by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at SU. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #16 out of 19 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates SU as a strong choice for visual & performing arts, placing at #709 out of 1,146 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Visual & Performing Arts Schools | 709 of 1,146 |
| Best Visual & Performing Arts Schools in Virginia | 17 of 25 |
| Best Visual & Performing Arts Schools in the Southeast Region | 125 of 247 |
The following degree levels are available for visual & performing arts at SU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 100 |
| Master’s | 28 |
| Doctoral | 19 |
| Professional Certificate | 1 |
This visual & performing arts field at SU covers the following majors. Select a major to see its rankings, popularity, salary, and diversity details:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Music | 80 |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft | 44 |
| Dance | 15 |
| Arts, Entertainment, and Media Management | 7 |
| Film/Video and Photographic Arts | 2 |
During the most recent reporting year, Shenandoah University awarded 100 bachelor’s degrees in visual & performing arts.
SU ranks competitively among schools offering visual & performing arts at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #16 out of 19 schools by College Factual.
Visual & Performing Arts graduates with a bachelor’s degree from SU earn a median of $29,037 a year. This is lower than $75,461, the median for all majors at SU.
To complete a bachelor’s at SU, visual & performing arts graduates take on a median debt of $26,250 in student loans. This is higher than $26,005, the typical median for all majors at SU.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $33,140 | $35,460 |
| Fees | $1,490 | $1,490 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 48% of visual & performing arts bachelor’s degrees went to men and 52% went to women.
The largest share of visual & performing arts bachelor’s degree graduates at SU are White. About 68% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Shenandoah University with a bachelor’s in visual & performing arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 8 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10 |
| White | 68 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 13 |
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at SU. Annual graduate completions by level are shown below.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Visual & Performing Arts | 28 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Visual & Performing Arts | 19 |
| Professional Certificate Degrees in Visual & Performing Arts | 1 |
