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The bachelor's program at NKU was ranked #438 on College Factual's Best Schools for visual & performing arts list. It is also ranked #3 in Kentucky.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Visual & Performing Arts Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 385 |
| Best Visual & Performing Arts Schools | 438 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Northern Kentucky University handed out 125 bachelor's degrees in visual & performing arts. This is a decrease of 15% over the previous year when 147 degrees were handed out.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at NKU paid an average of $879 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $438 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $10,512 | $21,096 |
| Fees | $384 | $384 |
| Books and Supplies | $800 | $800 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $11,660 | $11,660 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,500 | $2,500 |
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Of the 125 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in visual & performing arts from NKU in 2022, 21% were men and 79% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at NKU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 84% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northern Kentucky University with a bachelor's in visual & performing arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 9 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 105 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
NKU does not offer an online option for its visual & performing arts bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the NKU Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the visual & performing arts majors at Northern Kentucky University.
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 | 50 |
| Fine & Studio Arts | 46 |
| Design & Applied Arts | 21 |
| Music | 8 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.