by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at U of Michigan. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #1 out of 19 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates U of Michigan as a strong choice for visual & performing arts, coming in at #55 out of 1,146 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Visual & Performing Arts Schools | 55 of 1,146 |
| Best Visual & Performing Arts Schools in Michigan | 1 of 30 |
| Best Visual & Performing Arts Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 10 of 144 |
The table below lists every degree level granted in visual & performing arts at U of Michigan, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 426 |
| Master’s | 95 |
| Doctoral | 36 |
| Professional Certificate | 6 |
This visual & performing arts field at U of Michigan includes the following specific majors. Select a major to see its rankings, popularity, salary, and diversity details:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Music | 208 |
| Fine and Studio Arts | 176 |
| Film/Video and Photographic Arts | 89 |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft | 66 |
| Visual and Performing Arts, Other | 11 |
| Dance | 8 |
| Visual and Performing Arts, General | 4 |
| Design and Applied Arts | 1 |
During the most recent reporting year, University of Michigan-Ann Arbor handed out 426 bachelor’s degrees in visual & performing arts.
U of Michigan is among the very best schools in the country for visual & performing arts at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #1 out of 19 schools by College Factual.
Visual & Performing Arts majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from U of Michigan report a median salary of $39,392 a year. This is lower than $92,481, the median for all majors at U of Michigan.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at U of Michigan, visual & performing arts graduates take on a median debt of $19,818 in student loans. This is above $19,108, the typical median for all majors at U of Michigan.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $15,850 | $62,749 |
| Fees | $332 | $332 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 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 U of Michigan were White. Approximately 62% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Michigan-Ann Arbor with a bachelor’s in visual & performing arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 43 |
| Black or African American | 23 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 45 |
| White | 263 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 13 |
| Other Races | 39 |
Graduate study is also available at U of Michigan. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Visual & Performing Arts | 95 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Visual & Performing Arts | 36 |
| Professional Certificate Degrees in Visual & Performing Arts | 6 |
