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The bachelor's program at Appalachian State was ranked #183 on College Factual's Best Schools for visual & performing arts list. It is also ranked #5 in North Carolina.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Visual & Performing Arts Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 167 |
| Best Visual & Performing Arts Schools | 183 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Appalachian State University handed out 248 bachelor's degrees in visual & performing arts. This is a decrease of 10% over the previous year when 277 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 7 students received their master’s degree in visual & performing arts from Appalachian State. This makes it the #329 most popular school for visual & performing arts master’s degree candidates in the country.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at Appalachian State paid an average of $885 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $177 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $4,242 | $21,238 |
| Fees | $3,299 | $3,299 |
| Books and Supplies | $800 | $800 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $12,258 | $12,258 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,725 | $2,725 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 248 visual & performing arts majors earned their bachelor's degree from Appalachian State. Of these graduates, 33% were men and 67% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Appalachian State are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 78% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Appalachian State University with a bachelor's in visual & performing arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 11 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 17 |
| White | 194 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 20 |
Online degrees for the Appalachian State 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 Appalachian State Online Learning page.
For the most recent academic year available, 83% of visual & performing arts master's degrees went to men and 17% went to women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at Appalachian State are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 100% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Appalachian State University with a master's in visual & performing arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 6 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the visual & performing arts majors at Appalachian State 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 |
|---|---|
| Design & Applied Arts | 128 |
| Fine & Studio Arts | 51 |
| Drama & Theater Arts | 25 |
| Music | 24 |
| Arts & Media Management | 21 |
| Dance | 9 |
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