by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at Virginia Tech. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #4 out of 19 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks Virginia Tech among the top schools in the country for visual & performing arts, placing at #45 out of 1,146 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Visual & Performing Arts Schools | 45 of 1,146 |
| Best Visual & Performing Arts Schools in Virginia | 4 of 25 |
| Best Visual & Performing Arts Schools in the Southeast Region | 7 of 247 |
The table below lists every degree level granted in visual & performing arts at Virginia Tech, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 173 |
| Master’s | 2 |
| Graduate Certificate | 4 |
The visual & performing arts field at Virginia Tech covers the following majors. Choose a major for its full rankings, popularity, and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Design and Applied Arts | 78 |
| Fine and Studio Arts | 60 |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft | 27 |
| Music | 14 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University awarded 173 bachelor’s degrees in visual & performing arts.
Virginia Tech is in the top 10% of the country for visual & performing arts at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #4 out of 19 schools by College Factual.
Visual & Performing Arts graduates with a bachelor’s degree from Virginia Tech earn a median of $48,868 a year. This is below $77,896, the median for all majors at Virginia Tech.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at Virginia Tech, visual & performing arts graduates take on a median debt of $25,940 in student loans. This is higher than $23,442, the typical median for all majors at Virginia Tech.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,420 | $34,362 |
| Fees | $2,796 | $3,402 |
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Among recent graduates, 32% of visual & performing arts bachelor’s degrees went to men and 68% went to women.
The largest share of visual & performing arts bachelor’s degree graduates at Virginia Tech were White. About 64% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University with a bachelor’s in visual & performing arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 14 |
| Black or African American | 8 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 21 |
| White | 110 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 16 |
This program is also offered at the graduate level at Virginia Tech. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Visual & Performing Arts | 2 |
| Graduate Certificate Degrees in Visual & Performing Arts | 4 |
