by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of the graduate program in visual & performing arts at WMU. You can earn it at the Master’s level, with undergraduate study also available. At its best it places at #3 out of 4 schools (Master’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks WMU highly for visual & performing arts, coming in at #436 out of 1,231 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Visual & Performing Arts Schools | 436 of 1,231 |
| Best Visual & Performing Arts Schools in Michigan | 6 of 31 |
| Best Visual & Performing Arts Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 58 of 152 |
The following degree levels are granted in visual & performing arts at WMU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 225 |
| Certificate | 6 |
| Master’s | 24 |
The visual & performing arts field at WMU breaks down into these majors. Choose a major for its full rankings, popularity, and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Music | 66 |
| Design and Applied Arts | 57 |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft | 38 |
| Dance | 33 |
| Fine and Studio Arts | 33 |
| Film/Video and Photographic Arts | 24 |
| Arts, Entertainment, and Media Management | 4 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Western Michigan University conferred 24 master’s degrees in visual & performing arts.
WMU is a solid choice among schools offering visual & performing arts at the master’s level. Its best result was #3 out of 4 schools by College Factual.
In the most recent graduating class, 62% of visual & performing arts master’s degrees went to men and 38% went to women.
The majority of visual & performing arts master’s degree graduates at WMU are White. Approximately 46% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Western Michigan University with a master’s in visual & performing arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 11 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 7 |
| Other Races | 0 |
This field is also offered at the undergraduate level at WMU. The following undergraduate award levels are reported.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Visual & Performing Arts | 225 |
| Certificate Degrees in Visual & Performing Arts | 6 |