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2022 Most Popular Bachelor's Degree Colleges for Visual & Performing Arts

157 Colleges in the United States
1,721 Bachelor's Degrees
Visual & Performing Arts is above average in terms of popularity with it being the #173 most popular bachelor's degree program in the country. As a result, there are many colleges that offer the degree, making your choice of school a hard one.

College Factual looked at 157 colleges and universities when compiling its 2022 Most Popular Bachelor's Degree Colleges for Visual & Performing Arts ranking. Combined, these schools handed out 1,721 bachelor's degrees in visual and performing arts to qualified students.

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Choosing a Great Visual & Performing Arts School for Your Bachelor's Degree

Most Popular Bachelor's Degree Colleges for Visual & Performing Arts Your choice of school for getting your bachelor's degree in visual arts matters. As an aid in helping you pick the right school for you, we created our Most Popular Bachelor's Degree Colleges for Visual & Performing Arts ranking.

A high popularity ranking isn't always a sign that a school has a great overall quality ranking for visual and performing arts, but it does mean that many students are choosing the school for some reason. This may be due to it being a great value, it offering a stellar educational experience, or the subject is a major focus of the school.

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Associate Degrees in Visual Arts
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This is not our only ranking, nor the only degree level we have ranked. In addition to this ranking, you may want to take at the rankings for different degree levels as called out above. You can also narrow your search by location by filtering for a certain area of the country. On top of that, you can visit our other rankings for visual and performing arts.

In addition to College Factual's rankings, you may want to take a look at College Combat, our unique tool that lets you pit your favorite schools head-to-head and compare how they rate on factors that most interest you. When you have some time, check it out - you may want to bookmark the link so you don't forget it.

Learn about the most popular colleges and universities for visual and performing arts students seeking a a bachelor's degree. Only those schools that rank in the top 15% of all the schools we analyze get awarded with a place on this list.

25 Most Well Attended Schools for Visual Arts Students Working on Their Bachelor's

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116 Annual Bachelor's Degrees
#1 Most Popular In CA
#2 Best Quality In CA

University of California - San Diego is one of the most popular schools in the United States for getting a bachelor's degree in visual and performing arts. Located in the city of La Jolla, UCSD is a public university with a fairly large student population. This isn't the only ranking where the school placed. It's also #2 in quality for bachelor's degrees in visual and performing arts in California.

There were roughly 116 visual and performing arts students who graduated with this degree at UCSD in the most recent year we have data available.

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93 Annual Bachelor's Degrees
#2 Most Popular In CA
#5 Best Quality In CA

You'll be surrounded by many like-minded peers at California State University - San Marcos if you want to pursue a bachelor's degree in visual and performing arts. Located in the large suburb of San Marcos, CSUSM is a public university with a fairly large student population. Potential students might also be interested to know that the school ranks #5 in quality for bachelor's degrees in visual and performing arts in California.

There were about 93 visual and performing arts individuals who graduated with this degree at CSUSM in the most recent year we have data available.

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85 Annual Bachelor's Degrees
#1 Most Popular In VA
#2 Best Quality In VA

George Mason University is one of the most popular schools in the United States for getting a bachelor's degree in visual and performing arts. Located in the suburb of Fairfax, GMU is a public university with a fairly large student population. You also may be intersted to know that the school ranks #2 in quality for bachelor's degrees in visual and performing arts in Virginia.

There were about 85 visual and performing arts individuals who graduated with this degree at GMU in the most recent year we have data available.

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65 Annual Bachelor's Degrees
#3 Most Popular In CA
#4 Best Quality In CA

Every student who is interested in a bachelor's degree in visual and performing arts needs to look into Azusa Pacific University. Located in the suburb of Azusa, Azusa Pacific is a private not-for-profit university with a moderately-sized student population. Potential students might also be interested to know that the school ranks #4 in quality for bachelor's degrees in visual and performing arts in California.

There were roughly 65 visual and performing arts students who graduated with this degree at Azusa Pacific in the most recent year we have data available.

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59 Annual Bachelor's Degrees
#4 Most Popular In CA

Hussian College-Relativity Campus California is a fairly small private for-profit college located in the large city of Los Angeles.

There were approximately 59 visual and performing arts students who graduated with this degree at Hussian College-Relativity Campus California in the most recent year we have data available.

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Bloomfield College
Bloomfield, NJ
53 Annual Bachelor's Degrees
#1 Most Popular In NJ
#4 Best Quality In NJ

Located in the suburb of Bloomfield, Bloomfield College is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population. This isn't the only ranking where the school placed. It's also #4 in quality for bachelor's degrees in visual and performing arts in New Jersey.

There were approximately 53 visual and performing arts students who graduated with this degree at Bloomfield College in the most recent data year.

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SUNY New Paltz
New Paltz, NY
52 Annual Bachelor's Degrees
#1 Most Popular In NY
#3 Best Quality In NY

SUNY New Paltz is a moderately-sized public school located in the large suburb of New Paltz. You also may be intersted to know that the school ranks #3 in quality for bachelor's degrees in visual and performing arts in New York.

There were approximately 52 visual and performing arts individuals who graduated with this degree at SUNY New Paltz in the most recent data year.

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Bennington College
Bennington, VT
44 Annual Bachelor's Degrees
#1 Most Popular In VT
#1 Best Quality In VT

Located in the distant town of Bennington, Bennington is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population. Potential students might also be interested to know that the school ranks #1 in quality for bachelor's degrees in visual and performing arts in Vermont.

There were approximately 44 visual and performing arts students who graduated with this degree at Bennington in the most recent data year.

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42 Annual Bachelor's Degrees
#1 Most Popular In TX
#1 Best Quality In TX

UT Austin is a very large public university located in the large city of Austin. This isn't the only ranking where the school placed. It's also #1 in quality for bachelor's degrees in visual and performing arts in Texas.

There were about 42 visual and performing arts students who graduated with this degree at UT Austin in the most recent data year.

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42 Annual Bachelor's Degrees
#1 Most Popular In CO
#1 Best Quality In CO

UCCS is a fairly large public university located in the large city of Colorado Springs. You also may be intersted to know that the school ranks #1 in quality for bachelor's degrees in visual and performing arts in Colorado.

There were approximately 42 visual and performing arts individuals who graduated with this degree at UCCS in the most recent data year.

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39 Annual Bachelor's Degrees
#2 Most Popular In TX
#4 Best Quality In TX

UT Dallas is a fairly large public university located in the midsize city of Richardson. You also may be intersted to know that the school ranks #4 in quality for bachelor's degrees in visual and performing arts in Texas.

There were about 39 visual and performing arts students who graduated with this degree at UT Dallas in the most recent data year.

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37 Annual Bachelor's Degrees
#1 Most Popular In MO
#2 Best Quality In MO

Southeast Missouri State University is a large public university located in the small city of Cape Girardeau. This isn't the only ranking where the school placed. It's also #2 in quality for bachelor's degrees in visual and performing arts in Missouri.

There were approximately 37 visual and performing arts individuals who graduated with this degree at Southeast Missouri State University in the most recent data year.

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Harvard University
Cambridge, MA
36 Annual Bachelor's Degrees
#1 Most Popular In MA
#3 Best Quality In MA

Located in the midsize city of Cambridge, Harvard is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly large student population. You also may be intersted to know that the school ranks #3 in quality for bachelor's degrees in visual and performing arts in Massachusetts.

There were approximately 36 visual and performing arts students who graduated with this degree at Harvard in the most recent year we have data available.

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Mississippi State University
Mississippi State, MS
36 Annual Bachelor's Degrees
#1 Most Popular In MS
#1 Best Quality In MS

Mississippi State is a very large public university located in the remote town of Mississippi State. This isn't the only ranking where the school placed. It's also #1 in quality for bachelor's degrees in visual and performing arts in Mississippi.

There were about 36 visual and performing arts individuals who graduated with this degree at Mississippi State in the most recent year we have data available.

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34 Annual Bachelor's Degrees
#2 Most Popular In VA
#3 Best Quality In VA

Located in the city of Newport News, CNU is a public university with a small student population. This isn't the only ranking where the school placed. It's also #3 in quality for bachelor's degrees in visual and performing arts in Virginia.

There were approximately 34 visual and performing arts students who graduated with this degree at CNU in the most recent data year.

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Stockton University
Galloway, NJ
31 Annual Bachelor's Degrees
#2 Most Popular In NJ
#2 Best Quality In NJ

Located in the medium-sized suburb of Galloway, Stockton State is a public university with a medium-sized student population. You also may be intersted to know that the school ranks #2 in quality for bachelor's degrees in visual and performing arts in New Jersey.

There were roughly 31 visual and performing arts individuals who graduated with this degree at Stockton State in the most recent data year.

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Purchase College
Purchase, NY
29 Annual Bachelor's Degrees
#2 Most Popular In NY
#5 Best Quality In NY

Located in the suburb of Purchase, Purchase College is a public college with a small student population. This isn't the only ranking where the school placed. It's also #5 in quality for bachelor's degrees in visual and performing arts in New York.

There were roughly 29 visual and performing arts students who graduated with this degree at Purchase College in the most recent data year.

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27 Annual Bachelor's Degrees
#1 Most Popular In KS
#1 Best Quality In KS

Located in the city of Wichita, WSU is a public university with a large student population. Potential students might also be interested to know that the school ranks #1 in quality for bachelor's degrees in visual and performing arts in Kansas.

There were roughly 27 visual and performing arts students who graduated with this degree at WSU in the most recent year we have data available.

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26 Annual Bachelor's Degrees
#1 Most Popular In AZ
#1 Best Quality In AZ

Located in the medium-sized city of Tempe, ASU - Tempe is a public university with a fairly large student population. This isn't the only ranking where the school placed. It's also #1 in quality for bachelor's degrees in visual and performing arts in Arizona.

There were roughly 26 visual and performing arts students who graduated with this degree at ASU - Tempe in the most recent year we have data available.

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25 Annual Bachelor's Degrees
#1 Most Popular In PA
#4 Best Quality In PA

East Stroudsburg University is a medium-sized public university located in the city of East Stroudsburg. Potential students might also be interested to know that the school ranks #4 in quality for bachelor's degrees in visual and performing arts in Pennsylvania.

There were roughly 25 visual and performing arts students who graduated with this degree at East Stroudsburg University in the most recent data year.

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23 Annual Bachelor's Degrees
#3 Most Popular In NJ
#1 Best Quality In NJ

Located in the large suburb of Mahwah, Ramapo College is a public college with a medium-sized student population. This isn't the only ranking where the school placed. It's also #1 in quality for bachelor's degrees in visual and performing arts in New Jersey.

There were roughly 23 visual and performing arts students who graduated with this degree at Ramapo College in the most recent data year.

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Longwood University
Farmville, VA
23 Annual Bachelor's Degrees
#3 Most Popular In VA
#1 Best Quality In VA

Located in the remote town of Farmville, Longwood is a public university with a small student population. Potential students might also be interested to know that the school ranks #1 in quality for bachelor's degrees in visual and performing arts in Virginia.

There were approximately 23 visual and performing arts students who graduated with this degree at Longwood in the most recent year we have data available.

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22 Annual Bachelor's Degrees
#2 Most Popular In MS

Located in the remote town of Cleveland, Delta State University is a public university with a small student population.

There were approximately 22 visual and performing arts students who graduated with this degree at Delta State University in the most recent year we have data available.

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University of Mary Washington
Fredericksburg, VA
22 Annual Bachelor's Degrees
#4 Most Popular In VA
#4 Best Quality In VA

Located in the midsize suburb of Fredericksburg, UMW is a public university with a small student population. Potential students might also be interested to know that the school ranks #4 in quality for bachelor's degrees in visual and performing arts in Virginia.

There were roughly 22 visual and performing arts students who graduated with this degree at UMW in the most recent data year.

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22 Annual Bachelor's Degrees
#1 Most Popular In TN
#1 Best Quality In TN

Located in the town of Martin, UT Martin is a public university with a moderately-sized student population. You also may be intersted to know that the school ranks #1 in quality for bachelor's degrees in visual and performing arts in Tennessee.

There were roughly 22 visual and performing arts students who graduated with this degree at UT Martin in the most recent year we have data available.

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Honorable Mentions

These are some additional schools worth mentioning that are also great but just didn't quite make the cut to earn our top Most Popular Bachelor's Degree Colleges for Visual & Performing Arts award.

Rank College Location
26 Rice University Houston, TX
27 Champlain College Burlington, VT
28 Albany State University Albany, GA
28 Marshall University Huntington, WV
28 Eckerd College Saint Petersburg, FL
28 New Mexico State University - Main Campus Las Cruces, NM

Visual & Performing Arts by Region

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