by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. We've also included details on how UT Dallas ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in visual arts.
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UT Dallas is in the top 10% of the country for visual arts. More specifically it was ranked #8 out of 126 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #3 in Texas.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, The University of Texas at Dallas handed out 285 bachelor's degrees in general visual & performing arts. This is an increase of 84% over the previous year when 155 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 12 students received their master’s degree in visual arts from UT Dallas. This makes it the #8 most popular school for visual arts master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 5 students received their doctoral degrees in visual arts in 2021, making the school the #3 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
The median salary of visual arts students who receive their bachelor's degree at UT Dallas is $30,784. This is higher than $25,314, which is the national median for all visual arts bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at UT Dallas, visual arts students borrow a median amount of $21,196 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all visual arts bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $26,500.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the visual arts majors at The University of Texas at Dallas.
Of the 285 visual arts students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2020-2021 from UT Dallas, about 46% were men and 54% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from The University of Texas at Dallas with a bachelor's in visual arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 51 |
| Black or African American | 20 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 64 |
| White | 121 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 24 |
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 12 visual arts majors earned their master's degree from UT Dallas. Of these graduates, 25% were men and 75% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from The University of Texas at Dallas with a master's in visual arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 2 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Design & Applied Arts | 68 |
| Fine & Studio Arts | 3 |
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