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The American University was ranked #85 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for visual & performing arts majors. This puts the bachelor's program at the school solidly in the top 15% of all colleges and universities in the country. It is also ranked #2 in District of Columbia.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, American University handed out 87 bachelor's degrees in visual & performing arts. This is a decrease of 29% over the previous year when 122 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 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.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the visual & performing arts majors at American University.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 87 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in visual & performing arts from The American University. About 36% were men and 64% were women.
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 | 5 |
| Black or African American | 8 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8 |
| White | 42 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 15 |
| Other Races | 9 |
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 78 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in visual & performing arts from The American University. About 42% were men and 58% 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 | 0 |
| Black or African American | 11 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 36 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 14 |
| Other Races | 15 |
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 | 69 |
| Fine & Studio Arts | 27 |
| Design & Applied Arts | 25 |
| Arts & Media Management | 22 |
| Drama & Theater Arts | 14 |
| Dance | 6 |
| Music | 5 |
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