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2022 Most Popular Bachelor's Degree Colleges for Visual & Performing Arts in the Southeast Region

354 Colleges in the Southeast Region
21,876 Bachelor's Degrees
$24,020 Avg Early-Career Salary
A bachelor's degree in visual and performing arts is more popular than many other degrees. In fact, it ranks #8 out of 38 on popularity of all such degrees in the nation. This means you won't have too much trouble finding schools that offer the degree.

College Factual reviewed 354 schools in the Southeast Region to determine which ones were the most popular for bachelor's degree seekers in the field of visual and performing arts. Combined, these schools handed out 21,876 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 in the Southeast Region The visual and performing arts bachelor's degree program you select can have a big impact on your future. 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 in the Southeast Region ranking.

Being popular does not always equate to overall quality, but a school with a large number of visual and performing arts students usually has them for a 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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This ranking is just one of the many we have created. First of all, if you are interested in other degree levels, you may want to take a look at one of the rankings highlighted above. Also, if you are interested in attending school in a specific part of the country, see our rankings by location. On top of that, you can visit our other rankings for visual and performing arts.

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The following list ranks the most popular colleges and universities for pursuing a bachelor's degree in visual and performing arts. 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 & Performing Arts Students Working on Their Bachelor's

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Full Sail University
Winter Park, FL
1,680 Annual Bachelor's Degrees
#1 Most Popular In FL
#26 Best Quality In FL

Full Sail University is one of the most popular schools in the country for getting a bachelor's degree in visual and performing arts. Full Sail University is a fairly large private for-profit university located in the large suburb of Winter Park.

There were approximately 1,680 visual and performing arts students who graduated with this degree at Full Sail University in the most recent year we have data available.

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1,385 Annual Bachelor's Degrees
#1 Most Popular In GA
#7 Best Quality In GA

You'll be surrounded by many like-minded peers at Savannah College of Art and Design if you wish to pursue a bachelor's degree in visual and performing arts. Located in the city of Savannah, SCAD is a private not-for-profit college with a fairly large student population. You also may be intersted to know that the school ranks #7 in quality for bachelor's degrees in visual and performing arts in Georgia.

There were about 1,385 visual and performing arts individuals who graduated with this degree at SCAD in the most recent data year.

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915 Annual Bachelor's Degrees
#2 Most Popular In FL
#3 Best Quality In FL

University of Central Florida is a popular choice for students interested in a bachelor's degree in visual and performing arts. Located in the large suburb of Orlando, UCF is a public university with a fairly large 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 Florida.

There were roughly 915 visual and performing arts individuals who graduated with this degree at UCF in the most recent year we have data available.

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Belmont University
Nashville, TN
744 Annual Bachelor's Degrees
#1 Most Popular In TN
#2 Best Quality In TN

You'll be surrounded by many like-minded peers at Belmont University if you want to pursue a bachelor's degree in visual and performing arts. Located in the city of Nashville, Belmont is a private not-for-profit university with a moderately-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 Tennessee.

There were about 744 visual and performing arts students who graduated with this degree at Belmont in the most recent year we have data available.

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558 Annual Bachelor's Degrees
#1 Most Popular In VA
#6 Best Quality In VA

VCU is a very large public university located in the city of Richmond. This isn't the only ranking where the school placed. It's also #6 in quality for bachelor's degrees in visual and performing arts in Virginia.

There were roughly 558 visual and performing arts individuals who graduated with this degree at VCU in the most recent year we have data available.

More information about a bachelor’s in visual and performing arts from Virginia Commonwealth University

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459 Annual Bachelor's Degrees
#2 Most Popular In TN
#5 Best Quality In TN

Located in the midsize city of Murfreesboro, Middle Tennessee State University is a public university with a very large student population. You also may be intersted to know that the school ranks #5 in quality for bachelor's degrees in visual and performing arts in Tennessee.

There were roughly 459 visual and performing arts students who graduated with this degree at Middle Tennessee State University in the most recent data year.

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399 Annual Bachelor's Degrees
#2 Most Popular In GA
#5 Best Quality In GA

Georgia State is a fairly large public university located in the large city of Atlanta. 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 Georgia.

There were roughly 399 visual and performing arts individuals who graduated with this degree at Georgia State in the most recent data year.

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Florida State University
Tallahassee, FL
365 Annual Bachelor's Degrees
#3 Most Popular In FL
#2 Best Quality In FL

Florida State is a very large public university located in the city of Tallahassee. Potential students might also be interested to know that the school ranks #2 in quality for bachelor's degrees in visual and performing arts in Florida.

There were roughly 365 visual and performing arts individuals who graduated with this degree at Florida State in the most recent year we have data available.

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Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA
332 Annual Bachelor's Degrees
#2 Most Popular In VA
#16 Best Quality In VA

Liberty University is a very large private not-for-profit university located in the small city of Lynchburg.

There were roughly 332 visual and performing arts individuals who graduated with this degree at Liberty University in the most recent year we have data available.

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University of Florida
Gainesville, FL
298 Annual Bachelor's Degrees
#4 Most Popular In FL
#1 Best Quality In FL

UF is a very large public university located in the medium-sized city of Gainesville. You also may be intersted to know that the school ranks #1 in quality for bachelor's degrees in visual and performing arts in Florida.

There were approximately 298 visual and performing arts students who graduated with this degree at UF in the most recent data year.

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279 Annual Bachelor's Degrees
#1 Most Popular In NC
#6 Best Quality In NC

Appalachian State is a fairly large public university located in the town of Boone. You also may be intersted to know that the school ranks #6 in quality for bachelor's degrees in visual and performing arts in North Carolina.

There were about 279 visual and performing arts students who graduated with this degree at Appalachian State in the most recent year we have data available.

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278 Annual Bachelor's Degrees
#2 Most Popular In NC
#9 Best Quality In NC

Located in the large city of Greensboro, UNC Greensboro is a public university with a fairly large student population. This isn't the only ranking where the school placed. It's also #9 in quality for bachelor's degrees in visual and performing arts in North Carolina.

There were approximately 278 visual and performing arts individuals who graduated with this degree at UNC Greensboro in the most recent data year.

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James Madison University
Harrisonburg, VA
252 Annual Bachelor's Degrees
#3 Most Popular In VA
#3 Best Quality In VA

Located in the city of Harrisonburg, JMU is a public university with a very 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 Virginia.

There were roughly 252 visual and performing arts individuals who graduated with this degree at JMU in the most recent data year.

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242 Annual Bachelor's Degrees
#1 Most Popular In SC
#3 Best Quality In SC

Located in the medium-sized city of Columbia, UofSC is a public university with a fairly large student population. Potential students might also be interested to know that the school ranks #3 in quality for bachelor's degrees in visual and performing arts in South Carolina.

There were approximately 242 visual and performing arts students who graduated with this degree at UofSC in the most recent year we have data available.

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236 Annual Bachelor's Degrees
#4 Most Popular In VA
#8 Best Quality In VA

Located in the large suburb of Fairfax, GMU is a public university with a very large student population. This isn't the only ranking where the school placed. It's also #8 in quality for bachelor's degrees in visual and performing arts in Virginia.

There were about 236 visual and performing arts individuals who graduated with this degree at GMU in the most recent year we have data available.

More information about a bachelor’s in visual and performing arts from George Mason University

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227 Annual Bachelor's Degrees
#5 Most Popular In FL
#8 Best Quality In FL

Located in the small city of Sarasota, Ringling College is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population. You also may be intersted to know that the school ranks #8 in quality for bachelor's degrees in visual and performing arts in Florida.

There were about 227 visual and performing arts students who graduated with this degree at Ringling College in the most recent data year.

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223 Annual Bachelor's Degrees
#3 Most Popular In NC
#5 Best Quality In NC

UNCSA is a small public university located in the city of Winston-Salem. 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 North Carolina.

There were roughly 223 visual and performing arts individuals who graduated with this degree at UNCSA in the most recent year we have data available.

More information about a bachelor’s in visual and performing arts from University of North Carolina School of the Arts

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210 Annual Bachelor's Degrees
#1 Most Popular In AL
#3 Best Quality In AL

Located in the city of Tuscaloosa, UA is a public university with a fairly large 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 Alabama.

There were about 210 visual and performing arts individuals who graduated with this degree at UA in the most recent year we have data available.

More information about a bachelor’s in visual and performing arts from The University of Alabama

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209 Annual Bachelor's Degrees
#6 Most Popular In FL
#6 Best Quality In FL

Located in the large suburb of Miami, FIU is a public university with a very large student population. You also may be intersted to know that the school ranks #6 in quality for bachelor's degrees in visual and performing arts in Florida.

There were about 209 visual and performing arts individuals who graduated with this degree at FIU in the most recent data year.

More information about a bachelor’s in visual and performing arts from Florida International University

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208 Annual Bachelor's Degrees
#3 Most Popular In GA
#3 Best Quality In GA

UGA is a very large public university located in the midsize city of Athens. You also may be intersted to know that the school ranks #3 in quality for bachelor's degrees in visual and performing arts in Georgia.

There were about 208 visual and performing arts students who graduated with this degree at UGA in the most recent year we have data available.

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Auburn University
Auburn, AL
201 Annual Bachelor's Degrees
#2 Most Popular In AL
#1 Best Quality In AL

Located in the small city of Auburn, Auburn is a public university with a very 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 Alabama.

There were roughly 201 visual and performing arts individuals who graduated with this degree at Auburn in the most recent data year.

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192 Annual Bachelor's Degrees
#7 Most Popular In FL
#7 Best Quality In FL

Located in the city of Tampa, USF Tampa is a public university with a fairly large student population. This isn't the only ranking where the school placed. It's also #7 in quality for bachelor's degrees in visual and performing arts in Florida.

There were approximately 192 visual and performing arts individuals who graduated with this degree at USF Tampa in the most recent data year.

More information about a bachelor’s in visual and performing arts from University of South Florida - Main Campus

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College of Charleston
Charleston, SC
185 Annual Bachelor's Degrees
#2 Most Popular In SC
#4 Best Quality In SC

C of C is a fairly large public college located in the city of Charleston. 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 South Carolina.

There were about 185 visual and performing arts students who graduated with this degree at C of C in the most recent year we have data available.

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180 Annual Bachelor's Degrees
#1 Most Popular In KY
#1 Best Quality In KY

Located in the large city of Lexington, UK is a public university with a fairly large 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 Kentucky.

There were about 180 visual and performing arts students who graduated with this degree at UK in the most recent data year.

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180 Annual Bachelor's Degrees
#1 Most Popular In WV
#1 Best Quality In WV

WVU is a fairly large public university located in the small city of Morgantown. 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 West Virginia.

There were approximately 180 visual and performing arts individuals who graduated with this degree at WVU in the most recent data year.

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University of Miami
Coral Gables, FL
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University of Arkansas
Fayetteville, AR

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Virginia Tech
Blacksburg, VA

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Northern Kentucky University
Highland Heights, KY
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Clemson University
Clemson, SC
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Radford University
Radford, VA
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Western Kentucky University
Bowling Green, KY

Additional Award Winners

This section shows the rest of the schools awarded a Most Popular Bachelor's Degree Colleges for Visual & Performing Arts in the Southeast Region badge. Showing in this list means the school was ranked in the top 15% of the 354 different Southeast visual and performing arts schools we analyzed.

Rank College Location
49 University of North Florida Jacksonville, FL
52 University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Chapel Hill, NC
52 Elon University Elon, NC

Honorable Mentions

Here are some additional great schools for Visual & Performing Arts students in the Southeast Region that almost earned our Most Popular Bachelor's Degree Colleges for Visual & Performing Arts in the Southeast Region award.

Rank College Location
54 University of Louisville Louisville, KY
54 Winthrop University Rock Hill, SC
56 The University of Tampa Tampa, FL
57 University of Southern Mississippi Hattiesburg, MS
58 Columbus State University Columbus, GA
59 University of Virginia - Main Campus Charlottesville, VA
60 East Tennessee State University Johnson City, TN
60 Vanderbilt University Nashville, TN
62 Austin Peay State University Clarksville, TN
63 The University of West Florida Pensacola, FL
64 The Art Institute of Atlanta Atlanta, GA
64 The University of Tennessee - Chattanooga Chattanooga, TN
66 University of Montevallo Montevallo, AL
67 University of New Orleans New Orleans, LA
68 University of Alabama at Birmingham Birmingham, AL
68 Emory University Atlanta, GA
70 Anderson University South Carolina Anderson, SC

Best Visual & Performing Arts Colleges by State

Explore the most popular visual and performing arts colleges for a specific state in the Southeast Region .

State Colleges Degrees Awarded
Mississippi 34 503
Florida 34 5,238
Virginia 34 2,601
Georgia 33 3,172
North Carolina 32 2,507
Alabama 32 1,110
Tennessee 32 2,119
West Virginia 32 380
South Carolina 32 1,182
Louisiana 31 877
Kentucky 31 945
Arkansas 30 601

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Visual & Performing Arts Majors to Study

Major Annual Graduates
Fine & Studio Arts 5,751
Design & Applied Arts 3,984
Music 3,881
Drama & Theater Arts 2,761
Film, Video & Photographic Arts 2,119
Arts & Media Management 1,494
General Visual & Performing Arts 1,257
Dance 508
Other Visual Art 89
Crafts, Folk Art & Artisanry 32

Related Major Annual Graduates
Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities 11,273
English Language & Literature 9,555
Foreign Languages & Linguistics 4,652
Philosophy & Religious Studies 3,171
Theology & Religious Vocations 2,352

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