by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of this program at The University of Alabama. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #4 out of 15 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates The University of Alabama as a strong choice for visual & performing arts, coming in at #238 out of 1,146 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Visual & Performing Arts Schools | 238 of 1,146 |
| Best Visual & Performing Arts Schools in Alabama | 4 of 17 |
| Best Visual & Performing Arts Schools in the Southeast Region | 36 of 247 |
The following degree levels are available for visual & performing arts at The University of Alabama, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 186 |
| Master’s | 34 |
| Doctoral | 14 |
| Graduate Certificate | 3 |
This visual & performing arts field at The University of Alabama covers the following majors. Select a major to see its rankings, popularity, salary, and diversity details:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Music | 64 |
| Design and Applied Arts | 61 |
| Fine and Studio Arts | 43 |
| Dance | 39 |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft | 30 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, The University of Alabama awarded 186 bachelor’s degrees in visual & performing arts.
The University of Alabama ranks competitively among schools offering visual & performing arts at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #4 out of 15 schools by College Factual.
Visual & Performing Arts students who finish a bachelor’s at The University of Alabama go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $42,526 a year. This is lower than $64,459, the median for all majors at The University of Alabama.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at The University of Alabama, visual & performing arts students accumulate a median of $25,982 in student loans. This is above $24,566, the typical median for all majors at The University of Alabama.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $10,780 | $33,372 |
| Fees | $800 | $800 |
Read more about The University of Alabama tuition and fees.
In the most recent graduating class, 17% of visual & performing arts bachelor’s degrees went to men and 83% went to women.
The largest share of visual & performing arts bachelor’s degree graduates at The University of Alabama were White. Roughly 77% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from The University of Alabama with a bachelor’s in visual & performing arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 14 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14 |
| White | 143 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 9 |
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at The University of Alabama. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Visual & Performing Arts | 34 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Visual & Performing Arts | 14 |
| Graduate Certificate Degrees in Visual & Performing Arts | 3 |
