by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of this program at SOU. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #7 out of 9 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, SOU among the top schools in the country for visual & performing arts, placing at #674 out of 1,146 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Visual & Performing Arts Schools | 674 of 1,146 |
| Best Visual & Performing Arts Schools in Oregon | 9 of 14 |
The table below lists every degree level granted in visual & performing arts at SOU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 85 |
| Master’s | 18 |
| Graduate Certificate | 23 |
The visual & performing arts field at SOU breaks down into these majors. Select a major to see its rankings, popularity, salary, and diversity details:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft | 60 |
| Film/Video and Photographic Arts | 22 |
| Music | 19 |
| Fine and Studio Arts | 18 |
| Design and Applied Arts | 7 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Southern Oregon University conferred 85 bachelor’s degrees in visual & performing arts.
SOU ranks competitively among schools offering visual & performing arts at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #7 out of 9 schools by College Factual.
Visual & Performing Arts majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from SOU earn a median of $26,543 a year. This is below $49,045, the median for all majors at SOU.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at SOU, visual & performing arts students borrow a median amount of $21,750 in student loans. This is below $24,981, the typical median for all majors at SOU.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,045 | $29,295 |
| Fees | $2,592 | $2,592 |
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Among recent graduates, 47% of visual & performing arts bachelor’s degrees went to men and 53% went to women.
The largest share of visual & performing arts bachelor’s degree graduates at SOU were White. About 75% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Southern Oregon University with a bachelor’s in visual & performing arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 64 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 15 |
Graduate study is also available at SOU. Annual graduate completions by level are shown below.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Visual & Performing Arts | 18 |
| Graduate Certificate Degrees in Visual & Performing Arts | 23 |
