by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about graduate study in visual & performing arts at HU. Graduate degrees are awarded at the Master’s level, with undergraduate study also available. At its best it places at #4 out of 4 schools (Master’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks HU as a strong choice for visual & performing arts, ranked #615 out of 1,231 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Visual & Performing Arts Schools | 615 of 1,231 |
| Best Visual & Performing Arts Schools in District of Columbia | 5 of 7 |
| Best Visual & Performing Arts Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 125 of 221 |
The table below lists every degree level offered in visual & performing arts at HU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 69 |
| Master’s | 15 |
This visual & performing arts field at HU includes the following specific majors. Select a major to see its rankings, popularity, salary, and diversity details:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Arts, Entertainment, and Media Management | 32 |
| Fine and Studio Arts | 27 |
| Music | 15 |
| Film/Video and Photographic Arts | 10 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Howard University conferred 15 master’s degrees in visual & performing arts.
HU ranks competitively among schools offering visual & performing arts at the master’s level. Specifically, it ranked #4 out of 4 schools by College Factual.
The full-time graduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $38,620 | $38,620 |
| Fees | $1,136 | $1,136 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 47% of visual & performing arts master’s degrees went to men and 53% went to women.
The largest share of visual & performing arts master’s degree graduates at HU were Black or African American. Approximately 87% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Howard University with a master’s in visual & performing arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 13 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
You can also study this field as an undergraduate at HU. Annual undergraduate completions by level are shown below.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Visual & Performing Arts | 69 |