by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of this program at UT Austin. You can study it at the Bachelor’s, Certificate levels, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #2 out of 60 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, UT Austin highly for visual & performing arts, placing at #40 out of 1,146 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Visual & Performing Arts Schools | 40 of 1,146 |
| Best Visual & Performing Arts Schools in Texas | 2 of 62 |
| Best Visual & Performing Arts Schools in the Southwest Region | 2 of 102 |
Here is each degree level granted in visual & performing arts at UT Austin, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 399 |
| Certificate | 32 |
| Master’s | 102 |
| Doctoral | 56 |
The visual & performing arts area of study at UT Austin covers the following majors. Select a major to see its rankings, popularity, salary, and diversity details:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Music | 158 |
| Design and Applied Arts | 131 |
| Fine and Studio Arts | 129 |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft | 78 |
| Visual and Performing Arts, General | 73 |
| Dance | 20 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, The University of Texas at Austin conferred 399 bachelor’s degrees in visual & performing arts.
UT Austin is among the very best schools in the country for visual & performing arts at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #2 out of 60 schools by College Factual.
Visual & Performing Arts majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from UT Austin earn a median of $52,340 a year. This is lower than $77,647, the median for all majors at UT Austin.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at UT Austin, visual & performing arts graduates take on a median debt of $24,011 in student loans. This is higher than $21,285, the typical median for all majors at UT Austin.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,752 | $44,908 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 30% of visual & performing arts bachelor’s degrees went to men and 70% went to women.
The majority of visual & performing arts bachelor’s degree graduates at UT Austin are White. About 42% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from The University of Texas at Austin with a bachelor’s in visual & performing arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 62 |
| Black or African American | 18 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 113 |
| White | 169 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 12 |
| Other Races | 25 |
During the most recent reporting year, The University of Texas at Austin conferred 32 certificate degrees in visual & performing arts.
UT Austin has not been ranked for visual & performing arts at the certificate level.
In the most recent graduating class, 16% of visual & performing arts certificate degrees went to men and 84% went to women.
The largest share of visual & performing arts certificate degree graduates at UT Austin were Asian. About 59% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from The University of Texas at Austin with a certificate in visual & performing arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 19 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Graduate study is also available at UT Austin. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Visual & Performing Arts | 102 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Visual & Performing Arts | 56 |
