by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of this program at Northern Michigan University. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s, Associate’s levels. It ranks as high as #17 out of 19 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates Northern Michigan University highly for visual & performing arts, coming in at #669 out of 1,146 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Visual & Performing Arts Schools | 669 of 1,146 |
| Best Visual & Performing Arts Schools in Michigan | 17 of 30 |
| Best Visual & Performing Arts Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 95 of 144 |
The table below lists every degree level offered in visual & performing arts at Northern Michigan University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 61 |
| Associate’s | 10 |
This visual & performing arts area of study at Northern Michigan University breaks down into these majors. Follow a link for the major’s detailed rankings and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Fine and Studio Arts | 50 |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft | 10 |
| Film/Video and Photographic Arts | 9 |
| Dance | 1 |
| Music | 1 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Northern Michigan University awarded 61 bachelor’s degrees in visual & performing arts.
Northern Michigan University is a solid choice among schools offering visual & performing arts at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #17 out of 19 schools by College Factual.
Visual & Performing Arts students who finish a bachelor’s at Northern Michigan University report a median salary of $31,131 a year. This is lower than $45,526, the median for all majors at Northern Michigan University.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at Northern Michigan University, visual & performing arts students borrow a median amount of $27,000 in student loans. This is higher than $22,752, the typical median for all majors at Northern Michigan University.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,352 | $18,996 |
| Fees | $948 | $948 |
Read more about Northern Michigan University tuition and fees.
In the most recent graduating class, 31% of visual & performing arts bachelor’s degrees went to men and 69% went to women.
The largest share of visual & performing arts bachelor’s degree graduates at Northern Michigan University are White. Approximately 82% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northern Michigan University with a bachelor’s in visual & performing arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 50 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 5 |
During the most recent reporting year, Northern Michigan University awarded 10 associate’s degrees in visual & performing arts.
Northern Michigan University has not been ranked for visual & performing arts at the associate’s level.
Every one of the 10 students who graduated with a associate’s degree in visual & performing arts from Northern Michigan University identified as women.
The largest share of visual & performing arts associate’s degree graduates at Northern Michigan University were White. About 80% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northern Michigan University with a associate’s in visual & performing arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 8 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
