by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about graduate study in visual & performing arts at American University. Graduate degrees are awarded at the Master’s, Graduate Certificate levels, with undergraduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #1 out of 4 schools (Master’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks American University as a strong choice for visual & performing arts, coming in at #76 out of 1,231 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Visual & Performing Arts Schools | 76 of 1,231 |
| Best Visual & Performing Arts Schools in District of Columbia | 2 of 7 |
| Best Visual & Performing Arts Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 15 of 221 |
Here is each degree level available for visual & performing arts at American University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 103 |
| Master’s | 57 |
| Graduate Certificate | 1 |
The visual & performing arts area of study at American University breaks down into these majors. Choose a major for its full rankings, popularity, and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Film/Video and Photographic Arts | 79 |
| Design and Applied Arts | 24 |
| Fine and Studio Arts | 22 |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft | 17 |
| Arts, Entertainment, and Media Management | 11 |
| Music | 8 |
During the most recent reporting year, American University awarded 57 master’s degrees in visual & performing arts.
American University is among the very best schools in the country for visual & performing arts at the master’s level. Its best result was #1 out of 4 schools by College Factual.
Information about average full-time graduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $64,414 | $64,414 |
| Fees | $1,152 | $1,152 |
Learn more about American University tuition and fees.
In the most recent graduating class, 33% of visual & performing arts master’s degrees went to men and 67% went to women.
The majority of visual & performing arts master’s degree graduates at American University were White. Roughly 53% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from American University with a master’s in visual & performing arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 10 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 30 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 9 |
| Other Races | 3 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, American University handed out 1 graduate certificate degree in visual & performing arts.
American University has not been ranked for visual & performing arts at the graduate certificate level.
Every one of the 1 student who graduated with a graduate certificate degree in visual & performing arts from American University identified as women.
The majority of visual & performing arts graduate certificate degree graduates at American University are White. About 100% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from American University with a graduate certificate in visual & performing arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
This field is also offered at the undergraduate level at American University. Here are the undergraduate award levels offered.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Visual & Performing Arts | 103 |