by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of this program at WKU, HILLTOPPERS. You can study it at the Bachelor’s, Certificate levels. Its best result is a rank of #7 out of 10 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, WKU, HILLTOPPERS among the top schools in the country for visual & performing arts, ranked #665 out of 1,146 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Visual & Performing Arts Schools | 665 of 1,146 |
| Best Visual & Performing Arts Schools in Kentucky | 7 of 10 |
| Best Visual & Performing Arts Schools in the Southeast Region | 118 of 247 |
Here is each degree level offered in visual & performing arts at WKU, HILLTOPPERS, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 143 |
| Certificate | 21 |
The visual & performing arts area of study at WKU, HILLTOPPERS breaks down into these majors. Follow a link for the major’s detailed rankings and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Fine and Studio Arts | 52 |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft | 33 |
| Music | 31 |
| Design and Applied Arts | 21 |
| Film/Video and Photographic Arts | 17 |
| Dance | 10 |
During the most recent reporting year, Western Kentucky University awarded 143 bachelor’s degrees in visual & performing arts.
WKU, HILLTOPPERS is a solid choice among schools offering visual & performing arts at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #7 out of 10 schools by College Factual.
Visual & Performing Arts graduates with a bachelor’s degree from WKU, HILLTOPPERS report a median salary of $29,760 a year. This is lower than $48,728, the median for all majors at WKU, HILLTOPPERS.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at WKU, HILLTOPPERS, visual & performing arts students borrow a median amount of $24,379 in student loans. This is below $24,535, the typical median for all majors at WKU, HILLTOPPERS.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $10,992 | $27,000 |
Learn more about WKU, HILLTOPPERS tuition and fees.
Among recent graduates, 36% of visual & performing arts bachelor’s degrees went to men and 64% went to women.
The majority of visual & performing arts bachelor’s degree graduates at WKU, HILLTOPPERS were White. About 80% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Western Kentucky University with a bachelor’s in visual & performing arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 11 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7 |
| White | 114 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 6 |
During the most recent reporting year, Western Kentucky University awarded 21 certificate degrees in visual & performing arts.
WKU, HILLTOPPERS is not yet ranked for visual & performing arts at the certificate level.
In the most recent graduating class, 48% of visual & performing arts certificate degrees went to men and 52% went to women.
The majority of visual & performing arts certificate degree graduates at WKU, HILLTOPPERS are White. Roughly 71% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Western Kentucky University with a certificate in visual & performing arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 15 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
