by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. We've also included details on how Purchase College ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in visual arts.
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The bachelor's program at Purchase College was ranked #54 on College Factual's Best Schools for visual arts list. It is also ranked #7 in New York.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Purchase College handed out 18 bachelor's degrees in general visual & performing arts. This is a decrease of 38% over the previous year when 29 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 3 students received their master’s degree in visual arts from Purchase College. This makes it the #25 most popular school for visual arts master’s degree candidates in the country.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Purchase College, visual arts students borrow a median amount of $27,000 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $26,500 for all visual arts majors across the country.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the visual arts program at Purchase College is $470 per month.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the visual arts majors at Purchase College.
In the 2020-2021 academic year, 18 students earned a bachelor's degree in visual arts from Purchase College. About 83% of these graduates were women and the other 17% were men.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Purchase College with a bachelor's in visual arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7 |
| White | 7 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Of the 3 students who graduated with a Master’s in visual arts from Purchase College in 2021, 67% were men and 33% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Purchase College with a master's in visual arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Drama & Theater Arts | 151 |
| Fine & Studio Arts | 61 |
| Music | 61 |
| Film, Video & Photographic Arts | 54 |
| Arts & Media Management | 47 |
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