by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at UH. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #6 out of 42 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates UH as a strong choice for visual & performing arts, placing at #129 out of 1,146 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Visual & Performing Arts Schools | 129 of 1,146 |
| Best Visual & Performing Arts Schools in Texas | 7 of 62 |
| Best Visual & Performing Arts Schools in the Southwest Region | 8 of 102 |
The table below lists every degree level granted in visual & performing arts at UH, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 249 |
| Master’s | 72 |
| Doctoral | 14 |
This visual & performing arts field at UH covers the following majors. Choose a major for its full rankings, popularity, and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Fine and Studio Arts | 106 |
| Music | 106 |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft | 50 |
| Design and Applied Arts | 43 |
| Film/Video and Photographic Arts | 12 |
| Dance | 10 |
| Arts, Entertainment, and Media Management | 8 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, University of Houston conferred 249 bachelor’s degrees in visual & performing arts.
UH ranks competitively among schools offering visual & performing arts at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #6 out of 42 schools by College Factual.
Visual & Performing Arts majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from UH go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $49,241 a year. This is lower than $66,496, the median for all majors at UH.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at UH, visual & performing arts graduates take on a median debt of $24,948 in student loans. This is above $21,255, the typical median for all majors at UH.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,685 | $21,515 |
| Fees | $1,032 | $1,032 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 35% of visual & performing arts bachelor’s degrees went to men and 65% went to women.
The majority of visual & performing arts bachelor’s degree graduates at UH were Hispanic or Latino. Roughly 41% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Houston with a bachelor’s in visual & performing arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 27 |
| Black or African American | 10 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 102 |
| White | 88 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 6 |
| Other Races | 16 |
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at UH. Annual graduate completions by level are shown below.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Visual & Performing Arts | 72 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Visual & Performing Arts | 14 |
