We’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at UNK. You can study it at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #1 out of 7 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates UNK as a strong choice for visual & performing arts, placing at #113 out of 1,146 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Visual & Performing Arts Schools | 113 of 1,146 |
| Best Visual & Performing Arts Schools in Nebraska | 1 of 9 |
| Best Visual & Performing Arts Schools in the Plains States Region | 9 of 87 |
The table below lists every degree level granted in visual & performing arts at UNK, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 45 |
| Master’s | 21 |
This visual & performing arts area of study at UNK includes the following specific majors. Follow a link for the major’s detailed rankings and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Fine and Studio Arts | 35 |
| Music | 20 |
| Design and Applied Arts | 7 |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft | 4 |
During the most recent reporting year, University of Nebraska at Kearney awarded 45 bachelor’s degrees in visual & performing arts.
UNK is among the very best schools in the country for visual & performing arts at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #1 out of 7 schools by College Factual.
Visual & Performing Arts students who finish a bachelor’s at UNK earn a median of $47,207 a year. This is below $51,284, the median for all majors at UNK.
To complete a bachelor’s at UNK, visual & performing arts graduates take on a median debt of $16,101 in student loans. This is below $22,054, the typical median for all majors at UNK.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $6,292 | $14,610 |
| Fees | $1,874 | $1,874 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 22% of visual & performing arts bachelor’s degrees went to men and 78% went to women.
The largest share of visual & performing arts bachelor’s degree graduates at UNK are White. Roughly 78% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Nebraska at Kearney with a bachelor’s in visual & performing arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 35 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 3 |
This program is also offered at the graduate level at UNK. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Visual & Performing Arts | 21 |