by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about graduate study in visual & performing arts at SU. Graduate degrees are awarded at the Master’s, Doctoral, Professional Certificate levels, with undergraduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #3 out of 3 schools (Doctoral level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates SU as a strong choice for visual & performing arts, placing at #747 out of 1,231 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Visual & Performing Arts Schools | 747 of 1,231 |
| Best Visual & Performing Arts Schools in Virginia | 18 of 27 |
| Best Visual & Performing Arts Schools in the Southeast Region | 133 of 280 |
The following degree levels are available for visual & performing arts at SU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 100 |
| Master’s | 28 |
| Doctoral | 19 |
| Professional Certificate | 1 |
This visual & performing arts field at SU covers the following majors. Select a major to see its rankings, popularity, salary, and diversity details:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Music | 80 |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft | 44 |
| Dance | 15 |
| Arts, Entertainment, and Media Management | 7 |
| Film/Video and Photographic Arts | 2 |
During the most recent reporting year, Shenandoah University handed out 28 master’s degrees in visual & performing arts.
SU is a solid choice among schools offering visual & performing arts at the master’s level. Its best result was #5 out of 7 schools by College Factual.
In the most recent graduating class, 39% of visual & performing arts master’s degrees went to men and 61% went to women.
The majority of visual & performing arts master’s degree graduates at SU were White. About 82% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Shenandoah University with a master’s in visual & performing arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 23 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Shenandoah University conferred 19 doctoral degrees in visual & performing arts.
SU ranks competitively among schools offering visual & performing arts at the doctoral level. Specifically, it ranked #3 out of 3 schools by College Factual.
For the most recent academic year available, 37% of visual & performing arts doctoral degrees went to men and 63% went to women.
The majority of visual & performing arts doctoral degree graduates at SU are White. Roughly 53% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Shenandoah University with a doctoral in visual & performing arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 10 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 3 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Shenandoah University handed out 1 professional certificate degree in visual & performing arts.
SU is not currently ranked for visual & performing arts at the professional certificate level.
All of the 1 student who graduated with a professional certificate degree in visual & performing arts from SU identified as women.
The largest share of visual & performing arts professional certificate degree graduates at SU were White. About 100% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Shenandoah University with a professional certificate in visual & performing arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
This field is also offered at the undergraduate level at SU. Here are the undergraduate award levels offered.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Visual & Performing Arts | 100 |