by our College Data Analytics TeamFor its 2024 ranking, College Factual looked at 4 schools in West Virginia to determine which ones were the best for visual & performing arts students pursuing a bachelor's degree. Combined, these schools handed out 347 bachelor's degrees in visual & performing arts to qualified students.
What's on this page: * Our Methodology
The visual & performing arts bachelor's degree program you select can have a big impact on your future. This section explores some of the factors we include in our ranking and how much they vary depending on the school you select. Below we explain some of the most important factors to consider before making your choice:
The overall quality of a bachelor's degree school is important to ensure a quality education, not just how well they do in a particular major. To take this into account we consider a school's overall Best Colleges ranking which itself looks at a host of different factors like degree completion, educational resources, student body caliber and post-graduation earnings for the school as a whole.
Average early-career salary of those graduating with their bachelor's degree is one indicator we use in our analysis to find the schools that offer the highest-quality education. After all, your bachelor's degree won't mean much if it doesn't help you find a job that will help you earn a living.
The metrics below are just some of the other metrics that we use to determine our rankings.
Our full ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best schools for visual & performing arts students working on their bachelor's degree.
Since the program you select can have a significant impact on your future, we've developed a number of rankings, including this Best Visual & Performing Arts Bachelor's Degree Schools in West Virginia list, to help you choose the best school for you.
To further help you make the college decision, we've developed a unique tool called College Combat that allows you to compare schools based on the factors that matter the most to you. Go ahead and give it a try, or bookmark the link so you can check it out later.
Learn about start dates, transferring credits, availability of financial aid, and more by contacting the universities below.
Below you'll see a list of the best colleges and universities for pursuing a bachelor's degree in visual & performing arts.
It's difficult to beat West Virginia University if you wish to pursue a bachelor's degree in visual & performing arts. WVU is a very large public university located in the small city of Morgantown.More information about a bachelor’s in visual & performing arts from West Virginia University
Shepherd University is a great decision for individuals pursuing a bachelor's degree in visual & performing arts. Located in the fringe town of Shepherdstown, Shepherd University is a public university with a small student population.More information about a bachelor’s in visual & performing arts from Shepherd University
Marshall University is a good option for students interested in a bachelor's degree in visual & performing arts. Marshall University is a fairly large public university located in the city of Huntington.More information about a bachelor’s in visual & performing arts from Marshall University
It's difficult to beat Concord University if you want to pursue a bachelor's degree in visual & performing arts. Located in the distant town of Athens, Concord University is a public university with a small student population.More information about a bachelor’s in visual & performing arts from Concord University
Explore all the Best Visual & Performing Arts Colleges in the Southeast Area or other specific states within that region.
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| North Carolina | 34 | 2,522 |
| Mississippi | 34 | 432 |
| Florida | 34 | 5,296 |
| Virginia | 34 | 2,570 |
| Alabama | 33 | 1,019 |
| Georgia | 33 | 3,360 |
| Tennessee | 32 | 2,286 |
| South Carolina | 32 | 1,157 |
| Kentucky | 31 | 894 |
| Louisiana | 31 | 928 |
| Arkansas | 30 | 723 |
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Fine & Studio Arts | 116 |
| Design & Applied Arts | 106 |
| Music | 61 |
| Drama & Theater Arts | 44 |
| General Visual & Performing Arts | 19 |
| Dance | 1 |
