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Ranked at #3 in College Factual's most recent rankings, Cornell is in the top 1% of the country for visual & performing arts students pursuing a bachelor's degree. It is also ranked #2 in New York.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Visual & Performing Arts Schools | 3 |
| Best Visual & Performing Arts Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 6 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Cornell University handed out 63 bachelor's degrees in visual & performing arts. This is an increase of 11% over the previous year when 57 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 18 students received their master’s degree in visual & performing arts from Cornell. This makes it the #210 most popular school for visual & performing arts master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 14 students received their doctoral degrees in visual & performing arts in 2022, making the school the #43 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Cornell paid an average of $1,750 per credit hour. No discount was available for in-state students. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $65,204 | $65,204 |
| Fees | $810 | $810 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,354 | $1,354 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $18,554 | $18,554 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,218 | $2,218 |
Learn more about Cornell tuition and fees.
Of the 63 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Visual & Performing Arts from Cornell in 2021-2022, 38% were men and 62% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Cornell University with a bachelor's in visual & performing arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 6 |
| Black or African American | 7 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8 |
| White | 22 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 10 |
| Other Races | 10 |
Online degrees for the Cornell 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 Cornell Online Learning page.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 12 visual & performing arts majors earned their master's degree from Cornell. Of these graduates, 25% were men and 75% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Cornell 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 | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 6 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the visual & performing arts majors at Cornell 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 |
|---|---|
| Fine & Studio Arts | 49 |
| Other Visual Art | 18 |
| Music | 17 |
| Drama & Theater Arts | 3 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.