by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of this program at USC. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #9 out of 73 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, USC as a strong choice for visual & performing arts, ranked #51 out of 1,146 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Visual & Performing Arts Schools | 51 of 1,146 |
| Best Visual & Performing Arts Schools in California | 9 of 164 |
Here is each degree level granted in visual & performing arts at USC, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 706 |
| Master’s | 364 |
| Doctoral | 41 |
| Professional Certificate | 52 |
The visual & performing arts area of study at USC covers the following majors. Choose a major for its full rankings, popularity, and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Film/Video and Photographic Arts | 339 |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft | 245 |
| Music | 209 |
| Arts, Entertainment, and Media Management | 129 |
| Design and Applied Arts | 110 |
| Fine and Studio Arts | 77 |
| Visual and Performing Arts, General | 32 |
| Dance | 22 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, University of Southern California handed out 706 bachelor’s degrees in visual & performing arts.
USC is among the very best schools in the country for visual & performing arts at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #9 out of 73 schools by College Factual.
Visual & Performing Arts graduates with a bachelor’s degree from USC earn a median of $49,957 a year. This is lower than $101,273, the median for all majors at USC.
To complete a bachelor’s at USC, visual & performing arts students borrow a median amount of $18,739 in student loans. This is higher than $15,729, the typical median for all majors at USC.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $60,446 | $69,904 |
| Fees | $1,743 | $1,743 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 40% of visual & performing arts bachelor’s degrees went to men and 60% went to women.
The largest share of visual & performing arts bachelor’s degree graduates at USC were White. Approximately 45% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Southern California with a bachelor’s in visual & performing arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 115 |
| Black or African American | 35 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 100 |
| White | 315 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 64 |
| Other Races | 77 |
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at USC. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Visual & Performing Arts | 364 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Visual & Performing Arts | 41 |
| Professional Certificate Degrees in Visual & Performing Arts | 52 |
