by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about graduate study in visual & performing arts at Columbia University. It is offered at the Master’s, Doctoral, Professional Certificate levels, with undergraduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #2 out of 6 schools (Doctoral level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates Columbia University highly for visual & performing arts, coming in at #187 out of 1,231 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Visual & Performing Arts Schools | 187 of 1,231 |
| Best Visual & Performing Arts Schools in New York | 18 of 106 |
| Best Visual & Performing Arts Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 44 of 221 |
Here is each degree level offered in visual & performing arts at Columbia University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 160 |
| Master’s | 231 |
| Doctoral | 34 |
| Professional Certificate | 5 |
The visual & performing arts area of study at Columbia University covers the following majors. Select a major to see its rankings, popularity, salary, and diversity details:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Visual and Performing Arts, Other | 122 |
| Film/Video and Photographic Arts | 99 |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft | 80 |
| Fine and Studio Arts | 75 |
| Music | 46 |
| Dance | 5 |
| Visual and Performing Arts, General | 3 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Columbia University in the City of New York handed out 231 master’s degrees in visual & performing arts.
Columbia University is a solid choice among schools offering visual & performing arts at the master’s level. In particular it placed #10 out of 29 schools by College Factual.
Average full-time graduate tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $81,888 | $81,888 |
| Fees | $3,037 | $3,037 |
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Among recent graduates, 35% of visual & performing arts master’s degrees went to men and 65% went to women.
The largest share of visual & performing arts master’s degree graduates at Columbia University are Non-Resident Alien. Roughly 41% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Columbia University in the City of New York with a master’s in visual & performing arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 14 |
| Black or African American | 17 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 22 |
| White | 70 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 95 |
| Other Races | 13 |
During the most recent reporting year, Columbia University in the City of New York conferred 34 doctoral degrees in visual & performing arts.
Columbia University ranks competitively among schools offering visual & performing arts at the doctoral level. Specifically, it ranked #2 out of 6 schools by College Factual.
In the most recent graduating class, 44% of visual & performing arts doctoral degrees went to men and 56% went to women.
The largest share of visual & performing arts doctoral degree graduates at Columbia University were White. About 47% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Columbia University in the City of New York with a doctoral in visual & performing arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 16 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 12 |
| Other Races | 5 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Columbia University in the City of New York conferred 5 professional certificate degrees in visual & performing arts.
Columbia University has not been ranked for visual & performing arts at the professional certificate level.
Among recent graduates, 40% of visual & performing arts professional certificate degrees went to men and 60% went to women.
The majority of visual & performing arts professional certificate degree graduates at Columbia University are Hispanic or Latino. About 40% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Columbia University in the City of New York with a professional certificate in visual & performing arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
You can also study this field as an undergraduate at Columbia University. The following undergraduate award levels are reported.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Visual & Performing Arts | 160 |