by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of the graduate program in visual & performing arts at Pennsylvania State University - University Park. Graduate degrees are awarded at the Master’s, Doctoral levels, with undergraduate study also available. At its best it places at #1 out of 54 schools (Master’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates Pennsylvania State University - University Park as a strong choice for visual & performing arts, placing at #4 out of 1,231 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Visual & Performing Arts Schools | 4 of 1,231 |
| Best Visual & Performing Arts Schools in Pennsylvania | 1 of 54 |
| Best Visual & Performing Arts Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 1 of 221 |
The following degree levels are offered in visual & performing arts at Pennsylvania State University - University Park, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 233 |
| Master’s | 40 |
| Doctoral | 2 |
This visual & performing arts area of study at Pennsylvania State University - University Park covers the following majors. Select a major to see its rankings, popularity, salary, and diversity details:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Film/Video and Photographic Arts | 79 |
| Fine and Studio Arts | 65 |
| Music | 49 |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft | 46 |
| Design and Applied Arts | 26 |
| Visual and Performing Arts, General | 10 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus handed out 40 master’s degrees in visual & performing arts.
Pennsylvania State University - University Park is among the very best schools in the country for visual & performing arts at the master’s level. Specifically, it ranked #1 out of 54 schools by College Factual.
Information about average full-time graduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $56,928 | $56,928 |
| Fees | $628 | $628 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 40% of visual & performing arts master’s degrees went to men and 60% went to women.
The largest share of visual & performing arts master’s degree graduates at Pennsylvania State University - University Park were White. About 58% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus with a master’s in visual & performing arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 23 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 12 |
| Other Races | 0 |
During the most recent reporting year, Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus conferred 2 doctoral degrees in visual & performing arts.
Pennsylvania State University - University Park is not currently ranked for visual & performing arts at the doctoral level.
Every one of the 2 students who graduated with a doctoral degree in visual & performing arts from Pennsylvania State University - University Park identified as women.
The largest share of visual & performing arts doctoral degree graduates at Pennsylvania State University - University Park are Non-Resident Alien. About 100% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus with a doctoral in visual & performing arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 0 |
This field is also offered at the undergraduate level at Pennsylvania State University - University Park. The following undergraduate award levels are reported.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Visual & Performing Arts | 233 |