by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at WSU. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s, Certificate levels, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #6 out of 7 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks WSU as a strong choice for visual & performing arts, coming in at #574 out of 1,146 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Visual & Performing Arts Schools | 574 of 1,146 |
| Best Visual & Performing Arts Schools in Kansas | 7 of 9 |
| Best Visual & Performing Arts Schools in the Plains States Region | 57 of 87 |
The table below lists every degree level offered in visual & performing arts at WSU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 138 |
| Certificate | 22 |
| Master’s | 31 |
| Professional Certificate | 6 |
The visual & performing arts area of study at WSU breaks down into these majors. Select a major to see its rankings, popularity, salary, and diversity details:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Visual and Performing Arts, General | 89 |
| Music | 40 |
| Design and Applied Arts | 25 |
| Fine and Studio Arts | 19 |
| Arts, Entertainment, and Media Management | 12 |
| Film/Video and Photographic Arts | 6 |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft | 4 |
| Dance | 2 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Wichita State University awarded 138 bachelor’s degrees in visual & performing arts.
WSU ranks competitively among schools offering visual & performing arts at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #6 out of 7 schools by College Factual.
Visual & Performing Arts graduates with a bachelor’s degree from WSU report a median salary of $28,541 a year. This is lower than $52,641, the median for all majors at WSU.
To complete a bachelor’s at WSU, visual & performing arts graduates take on a median debt of $26,234 in student loans. This is above $24,307, the typical median for all majors at WSU.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $6,843 | $17,714 |
| Fees | $2,155 | $2,155 |
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Among recent graduates, 45% of visual & performing arts bachelor’s degrees went to men and 55% went to women.
The largest share of visual & performing arts bachelor’s degree graduates at WSU are White. About 67% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Wichita State University with a bachelor’s in visual & performing arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 11 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 20 |
| White | 93 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 8 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Wichita State University conferred 22 certificate degrees in visual & performing arts.
WSU is not yet ranked for visual & performing arts at the certificate level.
Among recent graduates, 59% of visual & performing arts certificate degrees went to men and 41% went to women.
The majority of visual & performing arts certificate degree graduates at WSU are White. Roughly 91% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Wichita State 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 | 20 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at WSU. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Visual & Performing Arts | 31 |
| Professional Certificate Degrees in Visual & Performing Arts | 6 |
