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The bachelor's program at WCU was ranked #461 on College Factual's Best Schools for visual & performing arts list. It is also ranked #14 in North Carolina.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Western Carolina University handed out 134 bachelor's degrees in visual & performing arts. This is an increase of 15% over the previous year when 117 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 4 students received their master’s degree in visual & performing arts from WCU. This makes it the #390 most popular school for visual & performing arts master’s degree candidates in the country.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the visual & performing arts majors at Western Carolina University.
Of the 134 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Visual & Performing Arts from WCU in 2020-2021, 38% were men and 62% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 86% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Western Carolina University with a bachelor's in visual & performing arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 6 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 115 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 7 |
Of the 4 students who graduated with a Master’s in visual & performing arts from WCU in 2021, 25% were men and 75% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at WCU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 100% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Western Carolina University with a master's in visual & performing arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Visual & Performing Arts students may decide to major in one of the following focus areas. Individual majors may not be available for all degree levels.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Fine & Studio Arts | 49 |
| Music | 41 |
| Design & Applied Arts | 24 |
| Drama & Theater Arts | 24 |
