by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at Iowa. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #4 out of 6 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks Iowa highly for visual & performing arts, coming in at #233 out of 1,146 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Visual & Performing Arts Schools | 233 of 1,146 |
| Best Visual & Performing Arts Schools in Iowa | 5 of 11 |
| Best Visual & Performing Arts Schools in the Plains States Region | 25 of 87 |
The table below lists every degree level offered in visual & performing arts at Iowa, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 281 |
| Master’s | 70 |
| Doctoral | 24 |
| Graduate Certificate | 5 |
This visual & performing arts field at Iowa covers the following majors. Choose a major for its full rankings, popularity, and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Fine and Studio Arts | 135 |
| Music | 98 |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft | 60 |
| Film/Video and Photographic Arts | 60 |
| Dance | 22 |
| Visual and Performing Arts, General | 3 |
| Visual and Performing Arts, Other | 2 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, University of Iowa awarded 281 bachelor’s degrees in visual & performing arts.
Iowa holds a strong position among schools offering visual & performing arts at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #4 out of 6 schools by College Factual.
Visual & Performing Arts graduates with a bachelor’s degree from Iowa earn a median of $40,430 a year. This is below $69,768, the median for all majors at Iowa.
To complete a bachelor’s at Iowa, visual & performing arts graduates take on a median debt of $26,156 in student loans. This is above $24,594, the typical median for all majors at Iowa.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,356 | $31,374 |
| Fees | $1,997 | $1,997 |
Learn more about Iowa tuition and fees.
In the most recent graduating class, 34% of visual & performing arts bachelor’s degrees went to men and 66% went to women.
The majority of visual & performing arts bachelor’s degree graduates at Iowa were White. Roughly 73% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Iowa with a bachelor’s in visual & performing arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 21 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 25 |
| White | 204 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 21 |
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at Iowa. Annual graduate completions by level are shown below.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Visual & Performing Arts | 70 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Visual & Performing Arts | 24 |
| Graduate Certificate Degrees in Visual & Performing Arts | 5 |
