by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at NSU. You can study it at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #5 out of 15 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates NSU highly for visual & performing arts, coming in at #803 out of 1,146 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Visual & Performing Arts Schools | 803 of 1,146 |
| Best Visual & Performing Arts Schools in Louisiana | 6 of 18 |
| Best Visual & Performing Arts Schools in the Southeast Region | 145 of 247 |
The following degree levels are offered in visual & performing arts at NSU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 52 |
| Master’s | 21 |
This visual & performing arts field at NSU covers the following majors. Follow a link for the major’s detailed rankings and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Music | 28 |
| Fine and Studio Arts | 23 |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft | 19 |
| Dance | 3 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Northwestern State University of Louisiana conferred 52 bachelor’s degrees in visual & performing arts.
NSU is a solid choice among schools offering visual & performing arts at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #5 out of 15 schools by College Factual.
Visual & Performing Arts students who finish a bachelor’s at NSU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $31,400 a year. This is below $54,388, the median for all majors at NSU.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at NSU, visual & performing arts students borrow a median amount of $22,568 in student loans. This is below $27,418, the typical median for all majors at NSU.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $5,180 | $15,968 |
| Fees | $3,684 | $3,684 |
Learn more about NSU tuition and fees.
In the most recent graduating class, 29% of visual & performing arts bachelor’s degrees went to men and 71% went to women.
The majority of visual & performing arts bachelor’s degree graduates at NSU were White. Roughly 63% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northwestern State University of Louisiana with a bachelor’s in visual & performing arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 10 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 33 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 6 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Graduate study is also available at NSU. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Visual & Performing Arts | 21 |
