by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of this program at Vanderbilt University. You can study it at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #1 out of 21 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks Vanderbilt University highly for visual & performing arts, ranked #16 out of 1,146 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Visual & Performing Arts Schools | 16 of 1,146 |
| Best Visual & Performing Arts Schools in Tennessee | 1 of 26 |
| Best Visual & Performing Arts Schools in the Southeast Region | 1 of 247 |
The following degree levels are available for visual & performing arts at Vanderbilt University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 92 |
| Master’s | 3 |
The visual & performing arts area of study at Vanderbilt University breaks down into these majors. Select a major to see its rankings, popularity, salary, and diversity details:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Music | 55 |
| Fine and Studio Arts | 22 |
| Film/Video and Photographic Arts | 16 |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft | 2 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Vanderbilt University conferred 92 bachelor’s degrees in visual & performing arts.
Vanderbilt University is among the very best schools in the country for visual & performing arts at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #1 out of 21 schools by College Factual.
Visual & Performing Arts majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from Vanderbilt University report a median salary of $65,261 a year. This is lower than $102,170, the median for all majors at Vanderbilt University.
To complete a bachelor’s at Vanderbilt University, visual & performing arts graduates take on a median debt of $21,500 in student loans. This is higher than $13,975, the typical median for all majors at Vanderbilt University.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $54,840 | $65,008 |
| Fees | $2,490 | $2,490 |
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Among recent graduates, 42% of visual & performing arts bachelor’s degrees went to men and 58% went to women.
The majority of visual & performing arts bachelor’s degree graduates at Vanderbilt University were White. About 41% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Vanderbilt University with a bachelor’s in visual & performing arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 28 |
| Black or African American | 11 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7 |
| White | 38 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 5 |
This program is also offered at the graduate level at Vanderbilt University. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Visual & Performing Arts | 3 |
