Here is an overview of the graduate program in visual & performing arts at Cornell University. It is offered at the Master’s, Doctoral levels, with undergraduate study also available. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates Cornell University among the top schools in the country for visual & performing arts, placing at #24 out of 1,231 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Visual & Performing Arts Schools | 24 of 1,231 |
| Best Visual & Performing Arts Schools in New York | 1 of 106 |
| Best Visual & Performing Arts Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 5 of 221 |
The table below lists every degree level available for visual & performing arts at Cornell University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 52 |
| Master’s | 14 |
| Doctoral | 8 |
This visual & performing arts field at Cornell University covers the following majors. Select a major to see its rankings, popularity, salary, and diversity details:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Fine and Studio Arts | 36 |
| Music | 17 |
| Visual and Performing Arts, Other | 10 |
| Design and Applied Arts | 7 |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft | 7 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Cornell University awarded 14 master’s degrees in visual & performing arts.
Cornell University is not currently ranked for visual & performing arts at the master’s level.
Average full-time graduate tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $81,306 | $81,306 |
| Fees | $660 | $660 |
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Among recent graduates, 29% of visual & performing arts master’s degrees went to men and 71% went to women.
The majority of visual & performing arts master’s degree graduates at Cornell University are Non-Resident Alien. Approximately 36% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Cornell University with a master’s in visual & performing arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 2 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Cornell University awarded 8 doctoral degrees in visual & performing arts.
Cornell University is not currently ranked for visual & performing arts at the doctoral level.
For the most recent academic year available, 50% of visual & performing arts doctoral degrees went to men and 50% went to women.
The largest share of visual & performing arts doctoral degree graduates at Cornell University are White. Roughly 62% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Cornell University with a doctoral in visual & performing arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 0 |
You can also study this field as an undergraduate at Cornell University. Annual undergraduate completions by level are shown below.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Visual & Performing Arts | 52 |