by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at UAB. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #5 out of 15 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates UAB as a strong choice for visual & performing arts, placing at #280 out of 1,146 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Visual & Performing Arts Schools | 280 of 1,146 |
| Best Visual & Performing Arts Schools in Alabama | 5 of 17 |
| Best Visual & Performing Arts Schools in the Southeast Region | 44 of 247 |
The following degree levels are available for visual & performing arts at UAB, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 84 |
| Master’s | 3 |
This visual & performing arts area of study at UAB covers the following majors. Follow a link for the major’s detailed rankings and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Fine and Studio Arts | 48 |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft | 23 |
| Music | 16 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, University of Alabama at Birmingham handed out 84 bachelor’s degrees in visual & performing arts.
UAB ranks competitively among schools offering visual & performing arts at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #5 out of 15 schools by College Factual.
Visual & Performing Arts graduates with a bachelor’s degree from UAB earn a median of $34,829 a year. This is lower than $72,945, the median for all majors at UAB.
To complete a bachelor’s at UAB, visual & performing arts students borrow a median amount of $25,125 in student loans. This is lower than $26,162, the typical median for all majors at UAB.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,568 | $22,512 |
| Fees | $50 | $50 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 35% of visual & performing arts bachelor’s degrees went to men and 65% went to women.
The largest share of visual & performing arts bachelor’s degree graduates at UAB were White. Roughly 71% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Alabama at Birmingham with a bachelor’s in visual & performing arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 10 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9 |
| White | 60 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
This program is also offered at the graduate level at UAB. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Visual & Performing Arts | 3 |
