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The American University is in the top 10% of the country for visual & performing arts. More specifically it was ranked #54 out of 641 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #1 in District of Columbia.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, American University handed out 107 bachelor's degrees in visual & performing arts. This is an increase of 23% over the previous year when 87 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 78 students received their master’s degree in visual & performing arts from The American University. This makes it the #48 most popular school for visual & performing arts master’s degree candidates in the country.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at The American University was $1,856 per credit hour for both in-state and out-of-state students. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $55,724 | $55,724 |
| Fees | $819 | $819 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $17,012 | $17,012 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $1,620 | $1,620 |
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In the 2021-2022 academic year, 107 students earned a bachelor's degree in visual & performing arts from The American University. About 67% of these graduates were women and the other 33% were men.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 61% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from American University with a bachelor's in visual & performing arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 7 |
| Black or African American | 7 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 65 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 21 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Online degrees for the The American University visual & performing arts bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the The American University Online Learning page.
Of the 83 visual & performing arts students who graduated with a master's degree in 2021-2022 from The American University, about 33% were men and 67% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from American University with a master's in visual & performing arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 23 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 39 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 6 |
| Other Races | 10 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the visual & performing arts majors at American University.
Visual & Performing Arts students may decide to major in one of the following focus areas. Individual majors may not be available for all degree levels.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Film, Video & Photographic Arts | 97 |
| Fine & Studio Arts | 27 |
| Drama & Theater Arts | 20 |
| Design & Applied Arts | 19 |
| Arts & Media Management | 18 |
| Music | 8 |
| Dance | 2 |
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