Here is an overview of the graduate program in visual & performing arts at UT Austin. It is offered at the Master’s, Doctoral levels, with undergraduate study also available. At its best it places at #1 out of 24 schools (Master’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, UT Austin highly for visual & performing arts, placing at #46 out of 1,231 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Visual & Performing Arts Schools | 46 of 1,231 |
| Best Visual & Performing Arts Schools in Texas | 2 of 64 |
| Best Visual & Performing Arts Schools in the Southwest Region | 2 of 121 |
Here is each degree level granted in visual & performing arts at UT Austin, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 399 |
| Certificate | 32 |
| Master’s | 102 |
| Doctoral | 56 |
The visual & performing arts area of study at UT Austin covers the following majors. Select a major to see its rankings, popularity, salary, and diversity details:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Music | 158 |
| Design and Applied Arts | 131 |
| Fine and Studio Arts | 129 |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft | 78 |
| Visual and Performing Arts, General | 73 |
| Dance | 20 |
During the most recent reporting year, The University of Texas at Austin conferred 102 master’s degrees in visual & performing arts.
UT Austin is among the very best schools in the country for visual & performing arts at the master’s level. Its best result was #1 out of 24 schools by College Factual.
Average full-time graduate tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $36,598 | $54,384 |
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Among recent graduates, 33% of visual & performing arts master’s degrees went to men and 67% went to women.
The majority of visual & performing arts master’s degree graduates at UT Austin are White. Roughly 45% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from The University of Texas at Austin with a master’s in visual & performing arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 10 |
| Black or African American | 7 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 15 |
| White | 46 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 17 |
| Other Races | 7 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, The University of Texas at Austin conferred 56 doctoral degrees in visual & performing arts.
UT Austin is among the very best schools in the country for visual & performing arts at the doctoral level. Specifically, it ranked #3 out of 7 schools by College Factual.
For the most recent academic year available, 52% of visual & performing arts doctoral degrees went to men and 48% went to women.
The largest share of visual & performing arts doctoral degree graduates at UT Austin were White. Approximately 41% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from The University of Texas at Austin with a doctoral in visual & performing arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 23 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 20 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Undergraduate study is also available at UT Austin. Annual undergraduate completions by level are shown below.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Visual & Performing Arts | 399 |
| Certificate Degrees in Visual & Performing Arts | 32 |