by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at Samford University. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #3 out of 15 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, Samford University as a strong choice for visual & performing arts, coming in at #160 out of 1,146 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Visual & Performing Arts Schools | 160 of 1,146 |
| Best Visual & Performing Arts Schools in Alabama | 3 of 17 |
| Best Visual & Performing Arts Schools in the Southeast Region | 26 of 247 |
Here is each degree level offered in visual & performing arts at Samford University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 64 |
| Master’s | 8 |
The visual & performing arts area of study at Samford University includes the following specific majors. Select a major to see its rankings, popularity, salary, and diversity details:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Design and Applied Arts | 33 |
| Music | 22 |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft | 12 |
| Fine and Studio Arts | 5 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Samford University awarded 64 bachelor’s degrees in visual & performing arts.
Samford University ranks competitively among schools offering visual & performing arts at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #3 out of 15 schools by College Factual.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at Samford University, visual & performing arts graduates take on a median debt of $25,000 in student loans. This is above $21,039, the typical median for all majors at Samford University.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $34,410 | $39,000 |
| Fees | $1,150 | $1,150 |
Learn more about Samford University tuition and fees.
For the most recent academic year available, 23% of visual & performing arts bachelor’s degrees went to men and 77% went to women.
The largest share of visual & performing arts bachelor’s degree graduates at Samford University are White. Approximately 86% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Samford University with a bachelor’s in visual & performing arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 55 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
This program is also offered at the graduate level at Samford University. Annual graduate completions by level are shown below.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Visual & Performing Arts | 8 |