by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of the graduate program in visual & performing arts at WashU. You can earn it at the Master’s, Doctoral levels, with undergraduate study also available. It ranks as high as #1 out of 8 schools (Master’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks WashU highly for visual & performing arts, placing at #71 out of 1,231 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Visual & Performing Arts Schools | 71 of 1,231 |
| Best Visual & Performing Arts Schools in Missouri | 2 of 26 |
| Best Visual & Performing Arts Schools in the Plains States Region | 4 of 92 |
The following degree levels are granted in visual & performing arts at WashU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 136 |
| Master’s | 36 |
| Doctoral | 3 |
The visual & performing arts area of study at WashU covers the following majors. Select a major to see its rankings, popularity, salary, and diversity details:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Design and Applied Arts | 69 |
| Fine and Studio Arts | 51 |
| Film/Video and Photographic Arts | 29 |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft | 11 |
| Music | 8 |
| Dance | 7 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Washington University in St Louis handed out 36 master’s degrees in visual & performing arts.
WashU 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 8 schools by College Factual.
Average full-time graduate tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $70,008 | $70,008 |
| Fees | $646 | $646 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 28% of visual & performing arts master’s degrees went to men and 72% went to women.
The majority of visual & performing arts master’s degree graduates at WashU were White. Approximately 67% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Washington University in St Louis with a master’s in visual & performing arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 24 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 2 |
During the most recent reporting year, Washington University in St Louis awarded 3 doctoral degrees in visual & performing arts.
WashU is not currently ranked for visual & performing arts at the doctoral level.
In the most recent graduating class, 33% of visual & performing arts doctoral degrees went to men and 67% went to women.
The majority of visual & performing arts doctoral degree graduates at WashU 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 Washington University in St Louis with a doctoral in visual & performing arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
You can also study this field as an undergraduate at WashU. Annual undergraduate completions by level are shown below.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Visual & Performing Arts | 136 |