by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at Purchase College. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #42 out of 71 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks Purchase College as a strong choice for visual & performing arts, ranked #550 out of 1,146 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Visual & Performing Arts Schools | 550 of 1,146 |
| Best Visual & Performing Arts Schools in New York | 50 of 100 |
| Best Visual & Performing Arts Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 116 of 213 |
The table below lists every degree level granted in visual & performing arts at Purchase College, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 374 |
| Master’s | 20 |
| Professional Certificate | 3 |
This visual & performing arts field at Purchase College covers the following majors. Choose a major for its full rankings, popularity, and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft | 121 |
| Fine and Studio Arts | 52 |
| Music | 51 |
| Film/Video and Photographic Arts | 47 |
| Dance | 40 |
| Visual and Performing Arts, General | 39 |
| Arts, Entertainment, and Media Management | 30 |
| Design and Applied Arts | 17 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, SUNY at Purchase College handed out 374 bachelor’s degrees in visual & performing arts.
Purchase College is a solid choice among schools offering visual & performing arts at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #42 out of 71 schools by College Factual.
Visual & Performing Arts students who finish a bachelor’s at Purchase College go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $30,581 a year. This is below $35,596, the median for all majors at Purchase College.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at Purchase College, visual & performing arts graduates take on a median debt of $25,057 in student loans. This is higher than $23,572, the typical median for all majors at Purchase College.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,070 | $17,320 |
| Fees | $1,946 | $1,946 |
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Among recent graduates, 39% of visual & performing arts bachelor’s degrees went to men and 61% went to women.
The majority of visual & performing arts bachelor’s degree graduates at Purchase College were White. Roughly 55% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from SUNY at Purchase College with a bachelor’s in visual & performing arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 12 |
| Black or African American | 45 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 80 |
| White | 205 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 11 |
| Other Races | 21 |
This program is also offered at the graduate level at Purchase College. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Visual & Performing Arts | 20 |
| Professional Certificate Degrees in Visual & Performing Arts | 3 |
