by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of the graduate program in visual & performing arts at VCU. It is offered at the Master’s, Doctoral levels, with undergraduate study also available. At its best it places at #2 out of 7 schools (Master’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks VCU among the top schools in the country for visual & performing arts, placing at #321 out of 1,231 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Visual & Performing Arts Schools | 321 of 1,231 |
| Best Visual & Performing Arts Schools in Virginia | 10 of 27 |
| Best Visual & Performing Arts Schools in the Southeast Region | 56 of 280 |
The table below lists every degree level granted in visual & performing arts at VCU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 671 |
| Master’s | 42 |
| Doctoral | 2 |
This visual & performing arts field at VCU breaks down into these majors. Choose a major for its full rankings, popularity, and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Design and Applied Arts | 365 |
| Film/Video and Photographic Arts | 108 |
| Fine and Studio Arts | 92 |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft | 66 |
| Music | 41 |
| Crafts/Craft Design, Folk Art and Artisanry | 27 |
| Dance | 16 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Virginia Commonwealth University handed out 42 master’s degrees in visual & performing arts.
VCU ranks competitively among schools offering visual & performing arts at the master’s level. Specifically, it ranked #2 out of 7 schools by College Factual.
In the most recent graduating class, 26% of visual & performing arts master’s degrees went to men and 74% went to women.
The majority of visual & performing arts master’s degree graduates at VCU are White. Approximately 52% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Virginia Commonwealth University with a master’s in visual & performing arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 22 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 10 |
| Other Races | 2 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Virginia Commonwealth University conferred 2 doctoral degrees in visual & performing arts.
VCU has not been ranked for visual & performing arts at the doctoral level.
All of the 2 students who graduated with a doctoral degree in visual & performing arts from VCU were women.
The largest share of visual & performing arts doctoral degree graduates at VCU are Hispanic or Latino. Roughly 50% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Virginia Commonwealth University with a doctoral in visual & performing arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Undergraduate study is also available at VCU. Annual undergraduate completions by level are shown below.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Visual & Performing Arts | 671 |