by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of the graduate program in visual & performing arts at West Virginia University. You can earn it at the Master’s, Doctoral levels, with undergraduate study also available. At its best it places at #1 out of 1 schools (Master’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks West Virginia University among the top schools in the country for visual & performing arts, ranked #294 out of 1,231 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Visual & Performing Arts Schools | 294 of 1,231 |
| Best Visual & Performing Arts Schools in West Virginia | 1 of 4 |
| Best Visual & Performing Arts Schools in the Southeast Region | 49 of 280 |
Here is each degree level available for visual & performing arts at West Virginia University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 242 |
| Master’s | 37 |
| Doctoral | 14 |
This visual & performing arts field at West Virginia University covers the following majors. Select a major to see its rankings, popularity, salary, and diversity details:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Design and Applied Arts | 87 |
| Music | 81 |
| Fine and Studio Arts | 60 |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft | 40 |
| Dance | 19 |
| Arts, Entertainment, and Media Management | 4 |
| Visual and Performing Arts, General | 2 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, West Virginia University awarded 37 master’s degrees in visual & performing arts.
West Virginia University is among the very best schools in the country for visual & performing arts at the master’s level. In particular it placed #1 out of 1 schools by College Factual.
Information about average full-time graduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $13,302 | $22,365 |
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Among recent graduates, 51% of visual & performing arts master’s degrees went to men and 49% went to women.
The majority of visual & performing arts master’s degree graduates at West Virginia University are White. Roughly 76% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from West Virginia University with a master’s in visual & performing arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 28 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 2 |
During the most recent reporting year, West Virginia University handed out 14 doctoral degrees in visual & performing arts.
West Virginia University ranks competitively among schools offering visual & performing arts at the doctoral level. In particular it placed #11 out of 14 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Visual & Performing Arts Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region | 11 |
| Best Visual & Performing Arts Doctor’s Degree Schools | 48 |
Among recent graduates, 57% of visual & performing arts doctoral degrees went to men and 43% went to women.
The majority of visual & performing arts doctoral degree graduates at West Virginia University are White. About 50% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from West Virginia University with a doctoral in visual & performing arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 7 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Undergraduate study is also available at West Virginia University. Here are the undergraduate award levels offered.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Visual & Performing Arts | 242 |