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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for visual & performing arts majors, Carnegie Mellon came in at #8. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #1 in Pennsylvania.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Carnegie Mellon University handed out 146 bachelor's degrees in visual & performing arts. This is an increase of 5% over the previous year when 139 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 155 students received their master’s degree in visual & performing arts from Carnegie Mellon. This makes it the #17 most popular school for visual & performing arts master’s degree candidates in the country.
Part-time undergraduates at Carnegie Mellon paid an average of $865 per credit hour in 2022-2023. This tuition was the same for both in-state and out-of-state students. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $62,260 | $62,260 |
| Fees | $1,014 | $1,014 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $17,468 | $17,468 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $1,400 | $1,400 |
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Of the 146 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in visual & performing arts from Carnegie Mellon in 2022, 34% were men and 66% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Carnegie Mellon University with a bachelor's in visual & performing arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 29 |
| Black or African American | 12 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 17 |
| White | 60 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 9 |
| Other Races | 19 |
Online degrees for the Carnegie Mellon 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 Carnegie Mellon Online Learning page.
Of the 126 students who graduated with a Master’s in visual & performing arts from Carnegie Mellon in 2022, 44% were men and 56% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Carnegie Mellon University with a master's in visual & performing arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 15 |
| Black or African American | 8 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7 |
| White | 50 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 34 |
| Other Races | 12 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the visual & performing arts majors at Carnegie Mellon 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 |
|---|---|
| Music | 104 |
| Drama & Theater Arts | 72 |
| Arts & Media Management | 53 |
| Design & Applied Arts | 46 |
| Fine & Studio Arts | 37 |
| General Visual & Performing Arts | 1 |
| Film, Video & Photographic Arts | 1 |
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