by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, and more. In addition, we cover how Iowa State ranks in comparison to other schools with visual arts programs.
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The bachelor's program at Iowa State was ranked #16 on College Factual's Best Schools for visual arts list. It is also ranked #1 in Iowa.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Visual & Performing Arts Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 14 |
| Best General Visual & Performing Arts Schools | 16 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Iowa State University handed out 15 bachelor's degrees in general visual & performing arts. This is an increase of 7% over the previous year when 14 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 5 students received their master’s degree in visual arts from Iowa State. This makes it the #17 most popular school for visual arts master’s degree candidates in the country.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at Iowa State paid an average of $1,091 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $376 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,982 | $26,168 |
| Fees | $1,515 | $1,515 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,091 | $1,091 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $9,726 | $9,726 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,890 | $2,890 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 47% of visual arts bachelor's degrees went to men and 53% went to women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Iowa State are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 80% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Iowa State University with a bachelor's in visual arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 12 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Iowa State does not offer an online option for its visual arts bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Iowa State Online Learning page.
All of the 2 students who graduated with a Master’s in visual arts from Iowa State in 2022 were men.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 100% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Iowa State University with a master's in visual arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the visual arts majors at Iowa State University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Design & Applied Arts | 247 |
| Music | 8 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.