by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about graduate study in visual & performing arts at NAU. Graduate degrees are awarded at the Master’s, Graduate Certificate levels, with undergraduate study also available. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks NAU among the top schools in the country for visual & performing arts, coming in at #184 out of 1,231 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Visual & Performing Arts Schools | 184 of 1,231 |
| Best Visual & Performing Arts Schools in Arizona | 3 of 23 |
| Best Visual & Performing Arts Schools in the Southwest Region | 12 of 121 |
The table below lists every degree level granted in visual & performing arts at NAU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 180 |
| Certificate | 2 |
| Master’s | 4 |
| Graduate Certificate | 2 |
The visual & performing arts area of study at NAU breaks down into these majors. Choose a major for its full rankings, popularity, and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Design and Applied Arts | 102 |
| Music | 28 |
| Film/Video and Photographic Arts | 21 |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft | 20 |
| Fine and Studio Arts | 17 |
During the most recent reporting year, Northern Arizona University handed out 4 master’s degrees in visual & performing arts.
NAU has not been ranked for visual & performing arts at the master’s level.
In the most recent graduating class, 75% of visual & performing arts master’s degrees went to men and 25% went to women.
The largest share of visual & performing arts master’s degree graduates at NAU were White. About 75% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northern Arizona University with a master’s in visual & performing arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Northern Arizona University awarded 2 graduate certificate degrees in visual & performing arts.
NAU is not yet ranked for visual & performing arts at the graduate certificate level.
Among recent graduates, 50% of visual & performing arts graduate certificate degrees went to men and 50% went to women.
The majority of visual & performing arts graduate certificate degree graduates at NAU were White. Approximately 100% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northern Arizona 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 | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
You can also study this field as an undergraduate at NAU. Annual undergraduate completions by level are shown below.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Visual & Performing Arts | 180 |
| Certificate Degrees in Visual & Performing Arts | 2 |