Below are the key facts about graduate study in visual & performing arts at SOU. It is offered at the Master’s, Graduate Certificate levels, with undergraduate study also available. At its best it places at #2 out of 3 schools (Master’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, SOU among the top schools in the country for visual & performing arts, placing at #658 out of 1,231 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Visual & Performing Arts Schools | 658 of 1,231 |
| Best Visual & Performing Arts Schools in Oregon | 8 of 14 |
The table below lists every degree level granted in visual & performing arts at SOU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 85 |
| Master’s | 18 |
| Graduate Certificate | 23 |
The visual & performing arts field at SOU breaks down into these majors. Select a major to see its rankings, popularity, salary, and diversity details:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft | 60 |
| Film/Video and Photographic Arts | 22 |
| Music | 19 |
| Fine and Studio Arts | 18 |
| Design and Applied Arts | 7 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Southern Oregon University handed out 18 master’s degrees in visual & performing arts.
SOU ranks competitively among schools offering visual & performing arts at the master’s level. Specifically, it ranked #2 out of 3 schools by College Factual.
For the most recent academic year available, 33% of visual & performing arts master’s degrees went to men and 67% went to women.
The largest share of visual & performing arts master’s degree graduates at SOU were White. About 67% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Southern Oregon University with a master’s in visual & performing arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 12 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 2 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Southern Oregon University conferred 23 graduate certificate degrees in visual & performing arts.
SOU has not been ranked for visual & performing arts at the graduate certificate level.
For the most recent academic year available, 30% of visual & performing arts graduate certificate degrees went to men and 70% went to women.
The largest share of visual & performing arts graduate certificate degree graduates at SOU were White. About 83% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Southern Oregon University with a graduate certificate in visual & performing arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 19 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
You can also study this field as an undergraduate at SOU. Here are the undergraduate award levels offered.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Visual & Performing Arts | 85 |