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Ranked at #5 in College Factual's most recent rankings, NYU is in the top 1% of the country for visual & performing arts students pursuing a bachelor's degree. It is also ranked #2 in New York.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, New York University handed out 963 bachelor's degrees in visual & performing arts. This is a decrease of 19% over the previous year when 1,194 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 492 students received their master’s degree in visual & performing arts from NYU. This makes it the #1 most popular school for visual & performing arts master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 23 students received their doctoral degrees in visual & performing arts in 2021, making the school the #25 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the visual & performing arts majors at New York University.
Of the 963 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Visual & Performing Arts from NYU in 2020-2021, 39% were men and 61% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from New York University with a bachelor's in visual & performing arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 86 |
| Black or African American | 63 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 134 |
| White | 402 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 144 |
| Other Races | 134 |
Of the 492 students who graduated with a Master’s in visual & performing arts from NYU in 2021, 33% were men and 67% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from New York University with a master's in visual & performing arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 27 |
| Black or African American | 40 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 38 |
| White | 178 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 172 |
| Other Races | 37 |
Visual & Performing Arts students may decide to major in one of the following focus areas. Individual majors may not be available for all degree levels.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Drama & Theater Arts | 453 |
| Film, Video & Photographic Arts | 426 |
| Other Visual Art | 206 |
| Music | 197 |
| Fine & Studio Arts | 160 |
| Dance | 52 |
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