by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at West Virginia University. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #1 out of 4 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks West Virginia University among the top schools in the country for visual & performing arts, ranked #289 out of 1,146 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Visual & Performing Arts Schools | 289 of 1,146 |
| Best Visual & Performing Arts Schools in West Virginia | 1 of 4 |
| Best Visual & Performing Arts Schools in the Southeast Region | 47 of 247 |
Here is each degree level available for visual & performing arts at West Virginia University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 242 |
| Master’s | 37 |
| Doctoral | 14 |
This visual & performing arts field at West Virginia University covers the following majors. Select a major to see its rankings, popularity, salary, and diversity details:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Design and Applied Arts | 87 |
| Music | 81 |
| Fine and Studio Arts | 60 |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft | 40 |
| Dance | 19 |
| Arts, Entertainment, and Media Management | 4 |
| Visual and Performing Arts, General | 2 |
During the most recent reporting year, West Virginia University conferred 242 bachelor’s degrees in visual & performing arts.
West Virginia 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 4 schools by College Factual.
Visual & Performing Arts majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from West Virginia University report a median salary of $38,082 a year. This is below $61,939, the median for all majors at West Virginia University.
To complete a bachelor’s at West Virginia University, visual & performing arts graduates take on a median debt of $23,577 in student loans. This is lower than $23,844, the typical median for all majors at West Virginia University.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,976 | $28,608 |
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Among recent graduates, 29% of visual & performing arts bachelor’s degrees went to men and 71% went to women.
The largest share of visual & performing arts bachelor’s degree graduates at West Virginia University were White. Roughly 82% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from West Virginia University with a bachelor’s in visual & performing arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 7 |
| Black or African American | 7 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 13 |
| White | 198 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 16 |
Graduate study is also available at West Virginia University. Annual graduate completions by level are shown below.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Visual & Performing Arts | 37 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Visual & Performing Arts | 14 |
