General Visual & Performing Arts is a field worth a close look when choosing where to study. A focused field like this rewards careful comparison of the schools that offer it.
College Factual analyzed 42 schools to build this 2027 ranking of the best general visual & performing arts schools.
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Below are the schools that deliver the strongest overall general visual & performing arts education in the Southeast Region.
Leading the list is University Of Florida, our #1 school for general visual & performing arts. Set in the city of Gainesville, University Of Florida is a very large public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 91%. University Of Florida awarded about 73 general visual & performing arts degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the general visual & performing arts program make about $30,629 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $17,983.
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George Mason University is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in general visual & performing arts, ranking #2. George Mason University is a very large public school located in the suburb of Fairfax. George Mason University graduates 68% of students within six years. There were roughly 136 general visual & performing arts students who graduated with this degree at George Mason University in the most recent data year. General Visual & Performing Arts graduates of George Mason University earn a median of $31,941 early in their careers. George Mason University graduates carry a median of $25,620 in student loans.
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Students looking for a strong general visual & performing arts program will find one at University Of Central Florida, which ranked #3. Located in the suburb of Orlando, University Of Central Florida is a very large public university. The six-year graduation rate is 78%. University Of Central Florida awarded about 506 general visual & performing arts degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their general visual & performing arts degree from University Of Central Florida earn around $45,765 in the first couple years of their career. University Of Central Florida graduates carry a median of $24,250 in student loans.
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Bridgewater College is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in general visual & performing arts, ranking #4. Bridgewater College is a small private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Bridgewater. Roughly 53% of students complete a degree within six years here. Bridgewater College awarded about 13 general visual & performing arts degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, general visual & performing arts degree recipients from Bridgewater College generally make around $38,344. Bridgewater College graduates carry a median of $26,423 in student loans.
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A rank of #5 makes University Of Kentucky one of the top schools for general visual & performing arts. Set in the city of Lexington, University Of Kentucky is a very large public institution. Roughly 71% of students complete a degree within six years here. University Of Kentucky awarded about 38 general visual & performing arts degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, general visual & performing arts degree recipients from University Of Kentucky generally make around $26,343. Typical student debt for the program is $23,522.
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University Of Florida Online earned the #6 position for general visual & performing arts this year. This moderately-sized public university is located in the city of Gainesville. The six-year graduation rate is 75%. University Of Florida Online awarded about 28 general visual & performing arts degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their general visual & performing arts degree from University Of Florida Online earn around $30,629 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $17,983.
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Lipscomb University ranked #7 on our 2027 list of the best general visual & performing arts schools. This moderately-sized private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Nashville. About 72% of students finish within six years. About 19 general visual & performing arts degrees were awarded at Lipscomb University in the most recent year. General Visual & Performing Arts graduates of Lipscomb University earn a median of $48,949 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $23,529 to complete this degree.
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University Of North Carolina At Asheville ranked #8 on our 2027 list of the best general visual & performing arts schools. Set in the city of Asheville, University Of North Carolina At Asheville is a mid-sized public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 54%. There were roughly 33 general visual & performing arts students who graduated with this degree at University Of North Carolina At Asheville in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, general visual & performing arts degree recipients from University Of North Carolina At Asheville generally make around $23,023. Students borrow a median of $23,250 to complete this degree.
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Florida International University placed #9 among the best general visual & performing arts schools. Florida International University is a very large public school located in the suburb of Miami. About 74% of students finish within six years. About 111 general visual & performing arts degrees were awarded at Florida International University in the most recent year. Graduates of the general visual & performing arts program make about $52,517 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $19,349.
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Kennesaw State University landed the #10 spot for general visual & performing arts this year. Set in the suburb of Kennesaw, Kennesaw State University is a very large public institution. Kennesaw State University graduates 52% of students within six years. Kennesaw State University awarded about 81 general visual & performing arts degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, general visual & performing arts degree recipients from Kennesaw State University generally make around $27,636. Kennesaw State University graduates carry a median of $27,004 in student loans.
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Florida Gulf Coast University ranked #11 on our 2027 list of the best general visual & performing arts schools. Florida Gulf Coast University is a large public school located in the suburb of Fort Myers. The six-year graduation rate is 57%. Florida Gulf Coast University awarded about 75 general visual & performing arts degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, general visual & performing arts degree recipients from Florida Gulf Coast University generally make around $50,726. Florida Gulf Coast University graduates carry a median of $20,015 in student loans.
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Florida Southern College placed #12 among the best general visual & performing arts schools. Florida Southern College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Lakeland. About 70% of students finish within six years. About 13 general visual & performing arts degrees were awarded at Florida Southern College in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, general visual & performing arts degree recipients from Florida Southern College generally make around $48,665. Students borrow a median of $25,357 to complete this degree.
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Longwood University ranked #13 on our 2027 list of the best general visual & performing arts schools. Located in the town of Farmville, Longwood University is a moderately-sized public university. About 61% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 21 general visual & performing arts students who graduated with this degree at Longwood University in the most recent data year. Students who receive their general visual & performing arts degree from Longwood University earn around $34,812 in the first couple years of their career. Longwood University graduates carry a median of $27,250 in student loans.
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University Of Mary Washington earned the #14 position for general visual & performing arts this year. Located in the suburb of Fredericksburg, University Of Mary Washington is a mid-sized public university. University Of Mary Washington graduates 66% of students within six years. About 13 general visual & performing arts degrees were awarded at University Of Mary Washington in the most recent year. Students who receive their general visual & performing arts degree from University Of Mary Washington earn around $29,130 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $26,000.
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Delta State University ranked #15 on our 2027 list of the best general visual & performing arts schools. Located in the town of Cleveland, Delta State University is a mid-sized public university. About 48% of students finish within six years. About 26 general visual & performing arts degrees were awarded at Delta State University in the most recent year. General Visual & Performing Arts graduates of Delta State University earn a median of $24,839 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $23,375.
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Liberty University came in at #16 for general visual & performing arts this year. This very large private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Lynchburg. Liberty University graduates 67% of students within six years. About 74 general visual & performing arts degrees were awarded at Liberty University in the most recent year. Graduates of the general visual & performing arts program make about $45,877 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $27,414 to complete this degree.
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Stetson University landed the #17 spot for general visual & performing arts this year. This mid-sized private not-for-profit university is located in the city of DeLand. The six-year graduation rate is 62%. There were roughly 13 general visual & performing arts students who graduated with this degree at Stetson University in the most recent data year. Graduates of the general visual & performing arts program make about $26,913 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $27,000 to complete this degree.
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Christopher Newport University earned the #18 position for general visual & performing arts this year. Located in the city of Newport News, Christopher Newport University is a mid-sized public university. Roughly 72% of students complete a degree within six years here. Christopher Newport University awarded about 40 general visual & performing arts degrees in the most recent data year. General Visual & Performing Arts graduates of Christopher Newport University earn a median of $23,656 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $26,000 to complete this degree.
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Eckerd College came in at #19 for general visual & performing arts this year. This mid-sized private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Saint Petersburg. Eckerd College graduates 66% of students within six years. Eckerd College awarded about 10 general visual & performing arts degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, general visual & performing arts degree recipients from Eckerd College generally make around $28,012. Typical student debt for the program is $25,559.
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University Of Southern Mississippi ranked #20 on our 2027 list of the best general visual & performing arts schools. Located in the city of Hattiesburg, University Of Southern Mississippi is a large public university. About 49% of students finish within six years. University Of Southern Mississippi awarded about 21 general visual & performing arts degrees in the most recent data year. General Visual & Performing Arts graduates of University Of Southern Mississippi earn a median of $52,338 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $25,415.
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Miami Dade College came in at #21 for general visual & performing arts this year. Miami Dade College is a very large public school located in the city of Miami. Miami Dade College awarded about 11 general visual & performing arts degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their general visual & performing arts degree from Miami Dade College earn around $40,267 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $11,967 to complete this degree.
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The University Of Tennessee Martin came in at #22 for general visual & performing arts this year. Set in the town of Martin, The University Of Tennessee Martin is a moderately-sized public institution. About 52% of students finish within six years. About 23 general visual & performing arts degrees were awarded at The University Of Tennessee Martin in the most recent year. Students who receive their general visual & performing arts degree from The University Of Tennessee Martin earn around $25,660 in the first couple years of their career. The University Of Tennessee Martin graduates carry a median of $22,625 in student loans.
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Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College earned the #23 position for general visual & performing arts this year. Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College is a large public school located in the rural area of Perkinston. About 46 general visual & performing arts degrees were awarded at Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College in the most recent year. General Visual & Performing Arts graduates of Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College earn a median of $34,214 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $11,653.
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Daytona State College placed #24 among the best general visual & performing arts schools. Located in the city of Daytona Beach, Daytona State College is a large public university. Daytona State College awarded about 13 general visual & performing arts degrees in the most recent data year. General Visual & Performing Arts graduates of Daytona State College earn a median of $43,320 early in their careers. Daytona State College graduates carry a median of $14,227 in student loans.
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Tidewater Community College placed #25 among the best general visual & performing arts schools. This very large public university is located in the city of Norfolk. Tidewater Community College awarded about 12 general visual & performing arts degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the general visual & performing arts program make about $35,627 in their early career. Tidewater Community College graduates carry a median of $14,001 in student loans.
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Notes and References
This ranking is produced by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. The methodology weighs graduation rate, post-graduation earnings, cost, and program quality, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 42 schools evaluated.
- The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE), serves as the core of our data about colleges.
- Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
More about our data sources and methodologies.
