We’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at SNHU. It is offered at the Bachelor’s, Associate’s levels, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #1 out of 2 schools (Associate’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks SNHU among the top schools in the country for visual & performing arts, ranked #789 out of 1,146 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Visual & Performing Arts Schools | 789 of 1,146 |
| Best Visual & Performing Arts Schools in New Hampshire | 5 of 7 |
| Best Visual & Performing Arts Schools in the New England Region | 68 of 84 |
The following degree levels are offered in visual & performing arts at SNHU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 953 |
| Associate’s | 119 |
| Master’s | 18 |
The visual & performing arts area of study at SNHU breaks down into these majors. Follow a link for the major’s detailed rankings and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Design and Applied Arts | 803 |
| Film/Video and Photographic Arts | 269 |
| Fine and Studio Arts | 18 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Southern New Hampshire University handed out 953 bachelor’s degrees in visual & performing arts.
SNHU holds a strong position among schools offering visual & performing arts at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #5 out of 6 schools by College Factual.
Visual & Performing Arts students who finish a bachelor’s at SNHU earn a median of $42,650 a year. This is below $61,042, the median for all majors at SNHU.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at SNHU, visual & performing arts students borrow a median amount of $29,685 in student loans. This is above $29,601, the typical median for all majors at SNHU.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $15,000 | $16,200 |
| Fees | $1,000 | $1,000 |
Learn more about SNHU tuition and fees.
Among recent graduates, 36% of visual & performing arts bachelor’s degrees went to men and 64% went to women.
The majority of visual & performing arts bachelor’s degree graduates at SNHU are White. Roughly 60% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Southern New Hampshire University with a bachelor’s in visual & performing arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 31 |
| Black or African American | 76 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 130 |
| White | 576 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 140 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Southern New Hampshire University handed out 119 associate’s degrees in visual & performing arts.
SNHU is among the very best schools in the country for visual & performing arts at the associate’s level. Its best result was #1 out of 2 schools by College Factual.
In the most recent graduating class, 28% of visual & performing arts associate’s degrees went to men and 72% went to women.
The largest share of visual & performing arts associate’s degree graduates at SNHU were White. Approximately 57% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Southern New Hampshire University with a associate’s in visual & performing arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 17 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 15 |
| White | 68 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 17 |
This program is also offered at the graduate level at SNHU. Annual graduate completions by level are shown below.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Visual & Performing Arts | 18 |