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Visual & Performing Arts at University of Nevada - Las Vegas

286 Bachelor's Degrees
30 Master's Degrees
5 Doctor's Degrees
Here, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, and more. We've also included details on how UNLV ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in visual & performing arts.

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Visual & Performing Arts Degrees Available at UNLV

UNLV Visual & Performing Arts Rankings

The bachelor's program at UNLV was ranked #132 on College Factual's Best Schools for visual & performing arts list. It is also ranked #1 in Nevada.

Ranking Type Rank
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Visual & Performing Arts (Income Over $110k) 17
Best Visual & Performing Arts Graduate Certificate Colleges for Veterans 23
Highest Paid Doctor’s Degree Visual & Performing Arts Graduates 26
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Visual & Performing Arts 27
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Visual & Performing Arts (Income Over $110k) 29
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Visual & Performing Arts (With Aid) 32
Best Visual & Performing Arts Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Veterans 38
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Visual & Performing Arts (Income $75-$110k) 38
Best Value Graduate Certificate Colleges for Visual & Performing Arts 39
Best Visual & Performing Arts Master’s Degree Colleges for Veterans 40
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Visual & Performing Arts (Income Over $110k) 41
Best Visual & Performing Arts Graduate Degree Colleges for Veterans 43
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Visual & Performing Arts (Income $48-$75k) 50
Best Visual & Performing Arts Colleges for Veterans 51
Best Visual & Performing Arts Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Veterans 54
Best Value Colleges for Visual & Performing Arts (Income Over $110k) 57
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Visual & Performing Arts (Income $30-$48k) 57
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Visual & Performing Arts (Income $75-$110k) 58
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Visual & Performing Arts (With Aid) 63
Highest Paid Master’s Degree Visual & Performing Arts Graduates 69
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Visual & Performing Arts (Income $0-$30k) 69
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Visual & Performing Arts (Income $75-$110k) 72
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Visual & Performing Arts 78
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Visual & Performing Arts (With Aid) 79
Best Visual & Performing Arts Graduate Certificate Schools 79
Best Visual & Performing Arts Doctor’s Degree Schools 81
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Visual & Performing Arts (Income $48-$75k) 84
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Visual & Performing Arts 88
Best Value Colleges for Visual & Performing Arts (Income $75-$110k) 91
Best Value Graduate Degree Colleges for Visual & Performing Arts 92
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Visual & Performing Arts (Income $48-$75k) 97
Best Value Colleges for Visual & Performing Arts (With Aid) 102
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Visual & Performing Arts (Income $30-$48k) 108
Best Visual & Performing Arts Bachelor’s Degree Schools 112
Best Value Colleges for Visual & Performing Arts 115
Best Value Colleges for Visual & Performing Arts (Income $48-$75k) 118
Best Visual & Performing Arts Schools 132
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Visual & Performing Arts (Income $0-$30k) 133
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Visual & Performing Arts (Income $30-$48k) 137
Best Visual & Performing Arts Master’s Degree Schools 152
Best Value Colleges for Visual & Performing Arts (Income $30-$48k) 159
Best Visual & Performing Arts Graduate Degree Schools 166
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Visual & Performing Arts (Income $0-$30k) 168
Highest Paid Bachelor’s Degree Visual & Performing Arts Graduates 173
Highest Paid Visual & Performing Arts Graduates 190
Best Value Colleges for Visual & Performing Arts (Income $0-$30k) 198

Popularity of Visual & Performing Arts at UNLV

During the 2020-2021 academic year, University of Nevada - Las Vegas handed out 286 bachelor's degrees in visual & performing arts. This is an increase of 27% over the previous year when 226 degrees were handed out.

In 2021, 30 students received their master’s degree in visual & performing arts from UNLV. This makes it the #146 most popular school for visual & performing arts master’s degree candidates in the country.

In addition, 5 students received their doctoral degrees in visual & performing arts in 2021, making the school the #81 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.

UNLV Visual & Performing Arts Students

Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the visual & performing arts majors at University of Nevada - Las Vegas.

UNLV Visual & Performing Arts Bachelor’s Program

In the 2020-2021 academic year, 286 students earned a bachelor's degree in visual & performing arts from UNLV. About 63% of these graduates were women and the other 37% were men.

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The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Nevada - Las Vegas with a bachelor's in visual & performing arts.

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Ethnic Background Number of Students
Asian 42
Black or African American 17
Hispanic or Latino 75
White 107
Non-Resident Aliens 4
Other Races 41

UNLV Visual & Performing Arts Master’s Program

In the 2020-2021 academic year, 30 students earned a master's degree in visual & performing arts from UNLV. About 63% of these graduates were women and the other 37% were men.

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The majority of the students with this major are white. About 57% of 2021 graduates were in this category.

The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Nevada - Las Vegas with a master's in visual & performing arts.

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Ethnic Background Number of Students
Asian 2
Black or African American 2
Hispanic or Latino 1
White 17
Non-Resident Aliens 3
Other Races 5

Visual & Performing Arts Majors

Visual & Performing Arts students may decide to major in one of the following focus areas. Individual majors may not be available for all degree levels.

Major Annual Graduates
Film, Video & Photographic Arts 74
Drama & Theater Arts 60
Design & Applied Arts 56
Fine & Studio Arts 55
Music 54
Dance 27

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