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GWU was ranked #71 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 #1 in District of Columbia.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, George Washington University handed out 90 bachelor's degrees in visual & performing arts. This is an increase of 14% over the previous year when 79 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 56 students received their master’s degree in visual & performing arts from GWU. This makes it the #75 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 George Washington University.
Of the 90 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Visual & Performing Arts from GWU in 2020-2021, 11% were men and 89% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 61% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from George Washington University with a bachelor's in visual & performing arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 6 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 55 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 8 |
| Other Races | 12 |
Of the 56 students who graduated with a Master’s in visual & performing arts from GWU in 2021, 25% were men and 75% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from George Washington University with a master's in visual & performing arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 28 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 10 |
| Other Races | 12 |
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 | 60 |
| Design & Applied Arts | 47 |
| Drama & Theater Arts | 28 |
| Film, Video & Photographic Arts | 12 |
| Dance | 8 |
| Music | 4 |
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