by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of this program at UMBC. You can study it at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #6 out of 11 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks UMBC highly for visual & performing arts, ranked #333 out of 1,146 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Visual & Performing Arts Schools | 333 of 1,146 |
| Best Visual & Performing Arts Schools in Maryland | 7 of 17 |
| Best Visual & Performing Arts Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 68 of 213 |
The following degree levels are granted in visual & performing arts at UMBC, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 118 |
| Master’s | 4 |
The visual & performing arts field at UMBC breaks down into these majors. Select a major to see its rankings, popularity, salary, and diversity details:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Fine and Studio Arts | 46 |
| Music | 29 |
| Design and Applied Arts | 24 |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft | 13 |
| Dance | 10 |
During the most recent reporting year, University of Maryland-Baltimore County handed out 118 bachelor’s degrees in visual & performing arts.
UMBC holds a strong position among schools offering visual & performing arts at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #6 out of 11 schools by College Factual.
Visual & Performing Arts majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from UMBC go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $42,900 a year. This is lower than $76,447, the median for all majors at UMBC.
To complete a bachelor’s at UMBC, visual & performing arts students accumulate a median of $23,492 in student loans. This is higher than $21,322, the typical median for all majors at UMBC.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,878 | $27,392 |
| Fees | $3,833 | $3,833 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 38% of visual & performing arts bachelor’s degrees went to men and 62% went to women.
The majority of visual & performing arts bachelor’s degree graduates at UMBC are White. Approximately 42% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Maryland-Baltimore County with a bachelor’s in visual & performing arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 19 |
| Black or African American | 26 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8 |
| White | 50 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 11 |
Graduate study is also available at UMBC. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Visual & Performing Arts | 4 |
