by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at Western. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level. Its best result is a rank of #12 out of 24 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, Western as a strong choice for visual & performing arts, placing at #468 out of 1,146 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Visual & Performing Arts Schools | 468 of 1,146 |
| Best Visual & Performing Arts Schools in North Carolina | 15 of 37 |
| Best Visual & Performing Arts Schools in the Southeast Region | 78 of 247 |
The table below lists every degree level available for visual & performing arts at Western, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 143 |
This visual & performing arts area of study at Western includes the following specific majors. Follow a link for the major’s detailed rankings and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Music | 46 |
| Fine and Studio Arts | 44 |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft | 31 |
| Design and Applied Arts | 22 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Western Carolina University handed out 143 bachelor’s degrees in visual & performing arts.
Western is a solid choice among schools offering visual & performing arts at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #12 out of 24 schools by College Factual.
Visual & Performing Arts students who finish a bachelor’s at Western earn a median of $35,588 a year. This is lower than $52,554, the median for all majors at Western.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at Western, visual & performing arts graduates take on a median debt of $27,228 in student loans. This is above $24,235, the typical median for all majors at Western.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $1,000 | $5,000 |
| Fees | $3,630 | $3,630 |
Read more about Western tuition and fees.
In the most recent graduating class, 35% of visual & performing arts bachelor’s degrees went to men and 65% went to women.
The majority of visual & performing arts bachelor’s degree graduates at Western are White. About 81% of graduates fell into 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 | 14 |
| White | 116 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 5 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.
