by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about graduate study in visual & performing arts at Purchase College. It is offered at the Master’s, Professional Certificate levels, with undergraduate study also available. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks Purchase College as a strong choice for visual & performing arts, ranked #568 out of 1,231 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Visual & Performing Arts Schools | 568 of 1,231 |
| Best Visual & Performing Arts Schools in New York | 51 of 106 |
| Best Visual & Performing Arts Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 117 of 221 |
The table below lists every degree level granted in visual & performing arts at Purchase College, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 374 |
| Master’s | 20 |
| Professional Certificate | 3 |
This visual & performing arts field at Purchase College covers the following majors. Choose a major for its full rankings, popularity, and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft | 121 |
| Fine and Studio Arts | 52 |
| Music | 51 |
| Film/Video and Photographic Arts | 47 |
| Dance | 40 |
| Visual and Performing Arts, General | 39 |
| Arts, Entertainment, and Media Management | 30 |
| Design and Applied Arts | 17 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, SUNY at Purchase College conferred 20 master’s degrees in visual & performing arts.
Purchase College has not been ranked for visual & performing arts at the master’s level.
In the most recent graduating class, 60% of visual & performing arts master’s degrees went to men and 40% went to women.
The largest share of visual & performing arts master’s degree graduates at Purchase College were White. Roughly 75% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from SUNY at Purchase College with a master’s in visual & performing arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 15 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, SUNY at Purchase College handed out 3 professional certificate degrees in visual & performing arts.
Purchase College has not been ranked for visual & performing arts at the professional certificate level.
Every one of the 3 students who graduated with a professional certificate degree in visual & performing arts from Purchase College were men.
The majority of visual & performing arts professional certificate degree graduates at Purchase College were Non-Resident Alien. Approximately 67% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from SUNY at Purchase College 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 | 2 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Undergraduate study is also available at Purchase College. Here are the undergraduate award levels offered.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Visual & Performing Arts | 374 |