by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at NKU. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level. At its best it places at #5 out of 10 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, NKU as a strong choice for visual & performing arts, coming in at #515 out of 1,146 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Visual & Performing Arts Schools | 515 of 1,146 |
| Best Visual & Performing Arts Schools in Kentucky | 5 of 10 |
| Best Visual & Performing Arts Schools in the Southeast Region | 86 of 247 |
The following degree levels are offered in visual & performing arts at NKU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 103 |
This visual & performing arts area of study at NKU covers the following majors. Select a major to see its rankings, popularity, salary, and diversity details:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft | 46 |
| Fine and Studio Arts | 37 |
| Design and Applied Arts | 12 |
| Music | 8 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Northern Kentucky University awarded 103 bachelor’s degrees in visual & performing arts.
NKU holds a strong position among schools offering visual & performing arts at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #5 out of 10 schools by College Factual.
Visual & Performing Arts graduates with a bachelor’s degree from NKU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $30,796 a year. This is below $63,438, the median for all majors at NKU.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at NKU, visual & performing arts students accumulate a median of $24,752 in student loans. This is below $25,762, the typical median for all majors at NKU.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $10,008 | $21,528 |
| Fees | $384 | $384 |
Read more about NKU tuition and fees.
Among recent graduates, 36% of visual & performing arts bachelor’s degrees went to men and 64% went to women.
The largest share of visual & performing arts bachelor’s degree graduates at NKU are White. Approximately 83% of graduates 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 | 2 |
| Black or African American | 6 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 85 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 5 |
