by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about graduate study in visual & performing arts at GWU. You can earn it at the Master’s level, with undergraduate study also available. At its best it places at #2 out of 4 schools (Master’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks GWU among the top schools in the country for visual & performing arts, coming in at #172 out of 1,231 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Visual & Performing Arts Schools | 172 of 1,231 |
| Best Visual & Performing Arts Schools in District of Columbia | 3 of 7 |
| Best Visual & Performing Arts Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 40 of 221 |
The table below lists every degree level granted in visual & performing arts at GWU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 73 |
| Master’s | 58 |
The visual & performing arts area of study at GWU covers the following majors. Choose a major for its full rankings, popularity, and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Design and Applied Arts | 52 |
| Fine and Studio Arts | 40 |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft | 25 |
| Music | 10 |
| Dance | 4 |
During the most recent reporting year, George Washington University awarded 58 master’s degrees in visual & performing arts.
GWU ranks competitively among schools offering visual & performing arts at the master’s level. Its best result was #2 out of 4 schools by College Factual.
The full-time graduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $72,520 | $72,520 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 26% of visual & performing arts master’s degrees went to men and 74% went to women.
The largest share of visual & performing arts master’s degree graduates at GWU are White. About 48% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from George Washington University with a master’s in visual & performing arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 6 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 28 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 13 |
| Other Races | 6 |
You can also study this field as an undergraduate at GWU. Annual undergraduate completions by level are shown below.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Visual & Performing Arts | 73 |