by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at Western Washington University. You can study it at the Bachelor’s, Certificate levels, with graduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #4 out of 19 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, Western Washington University among the top schools in the country for visual & performing arts, ranked #154 out of 1,146 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Visual & Performing Arts Schools | 154 of 1,146 |
| Best Visual & Performing Arts Schools in Washington | 4 of 22 |
The following degree levels are offered in visual & performing arts at Western Washington University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 165 |
| Certificate | 6 |
| Master’s | 2 |
The visual & performing arts field at Western Washington University breaks down into these majors. Follow a link for the major’s detailed rankings and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Fine and Studio Arts | 81 |
| Design and Applied Arts | 38 |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft | 34 |
| Music | 14 |
| Dance | 6 |
During the most recent reporting year, Western Washington University conferred 165 bachelor’s degrees in visual & performing arts.
Western Washington University is in the top 10% of the country for visual & performing arts at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #4 out of 19 schools by College Factual.
Visual & Performing Arts students who finish a bachelor’s at Western Washington University report a median salary of $41,415 a year. This is below $52,721, the median for all majors at Western Washington University.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at Western Washington University, visual & performing arts students borrow a median amount of $20,450 in student loans. This is higher than $20,258, the typical median for all majors at Western Washington University.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,572 | $27,365 |
| Fees | $1,342 | $1,342 |
Read more about Western Washington University tuition and fees.
Among recent graduates, 28% of visual & performing arts bachelor’s degrees went to men and 72% went to women.
The largest share of visual & performing arts bachelor’s degree graduates at Western Washington University were White. Roughly 77% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Western Washington University with a bachelor’s in visual & performing arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 7 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 13 |
| White | 127 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 17 |
During the most recent reporting year, Western Washington University conferred 6 certificate degrees in visual & performing arts.
Western Washington University is not yet ranked for visual & performing arts at the certificate level.
Every one of the 6 students who graduated with a certificate degree in visual & performing arts from Western Washington University were women.
The majority of visual & performing arts certificate degree graduates at Western Washington University are White. Approximately 67% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Western Washington University with a certificate in visual & performing arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at Western Washington University. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Visual & Performing Arts | 2 |
