by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about graduate study in visual & performing arts at WSU. You can earn it at the Master’s, Professional Certificate levels, with undergraduate study also available. It ranks as high as #4 out of 4 schools (Master’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks WSU as a strong choice for visual & performing arts, coming in at #570 out of 1,231 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Visual & Performing Arts Schools | 570 of 1,231 |
| Best Visual & Performing Arts Schools in Kansas | 7 of 10 |
| Best Visual & Performing Arts Schools in the Plains States Region | 59 of 92 |
The table below lists every degree level offered in visual & performing arts at WSU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 138 |
| Certificate | 22 |
| Master’s | 31 |
| Professional Certificate | 6 |
The visual & performing arts area of study at WSU breaks down into these majors. Select a major to see its rankings, popularity, salary, and diversity details:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Visual and Performing Arts, General | 89 |
| Music | 40 |
| Design and Applied Arts | 25 |
| Fine and Studio Arts | 19 |
| Arts, Entertainment, and Media Management | 12 |
| Film/Video and Photographic Arts | 6 |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft | 4 |
| Dance | 2 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Wichita State University conferred 31 master’s degrees in visual & performing arts.
WSU ranks competitively among schools offering visual & performing arts at the master’s level. Specifically, it ranked #4 out of 4 schools by College Factual.
In the most recent graduating class, 52% of visual & performing arts master’s degrees went to men and 48% went to women.
The largest share of visual & performing arts master’s degree graduates at WSU were White. Roughly 71% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Wichita State University with a master’s in visual & performing arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 22 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 3 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Wichita State University awarded 6 professional certificate degrees in visual & performing arts.
WSU is not yet ranked for visual & performing arts at the professional certificate level.
All of the 6 students who graduated with a professional certificate degree in visual & performing arts from WSU identified as women.
The majority of visual & performing arts professional certificate degree graduates at WSU are White. Roughly 83% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Wichita State University with a professional certificate in visual & performing arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
This field is also offered at the undergraduate level at WSU. Here are the undergraduate award levels offered.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Visual & Performing Arts | 138 |
| Certificate Degrees in Visual & Performing Arts | 22 |