by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of this program at UNCW. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #14 out of 24 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, UNCW among the top schools in the country for visual & performing arts, coming in at #474 out of 1,146 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Visual & Performing Arts Schools | 474 of 1,146 |
| Best Visual & Performing Arts Schools in North Carolina | 16 of 37 |
| Best Visual & Performing Arts Schools in the Southeast Region | 79 of 247 |
Here is each degree level granted in visual & performing arts at UNCW, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 150 |
| Master’s | 14 |
This visual & performing arts area of study at UNCW breaks down into these majors. Choose a major for its full rankings, popularity, and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Film/Video and Photographic Arts | 99 |
| Fine and Studio Arts | 44 |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft | 15 |
| Music | 6 |
During the most recent reporting year, University of North Carolina Wilmington handed out 150 bachelor’s degrees in visual & performing arts.
UNCW ranks competitively among schools offering visual & performing arts at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #14 out of 24 schools by College Factual.
Visual & Performing Arts graduates with a bachelor’s degree from UNCW go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $37,702 a year. This is below $61,282, the median for all majors at UNCW.
To complete a bachelor’s at UNCW, visual & performing arts students borrow a median amount of $24,575 in student loans. This is above $23,017, the typical median for all majors at UNCW.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $4,443 | $21,318 |
| Fees | $2,834 | $2,834 |
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Among recent graduates, 44% of visual & performing arts bachelor’s degrees went to men and 56% went to women.
The majority of visual & performing arts bachelor’s degree graduates at UNCW were White. About 78% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of North Carolina Wilmington with a bachelor’s in visual & performing arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 6 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 13 |
| White | 117 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 11 |
This program is also offered at the graduate level at UNCW. Annual graduate completions by level are shown below.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Visual & Performing Arts | 14 |
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