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The bachelor's program at NSU was ranked #594 on College Factual's Best Schools for visual & performing arts list. It is also ranked #6 in Louisiana.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Visual & Performing Arts Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 518 |
| Best Visual & Performing Arts Schools | 594 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Northwestern State University of Louisiana handed out 72 bachelor's degrees in visual & performing arts. This is an increase of 3% over the previous year when 70 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 12 students received their master’s degree in visual & performing arts from NSU. This makes it the #266 most popular school for visual & performing arts master’s degree candidates in the country.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at NSU paid an average of $420 per credit hour. No discount was available for in-state students. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $5,180 | $15,968 |
| Fees | $3,684 | $3,684 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,300 | $1,300 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $10,617 | $10,617 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $5,924 | $5,924 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 72 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in visual & performing arts from NSU. About 39% were men and 61% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 58% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northwestern State University of Louisiana with a bachelor's in visual & performing arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 20 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 42 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 6 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Online degrees for the NSU 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 NSU Online Learning page.
In the 2021-2022 academic year, 8 students earned a master's degree in visual & performing arts from NSU. About 25% of these graduates were women and the other 75% were men.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northwestern State University of Louisiana 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 | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the visual & performing arts majors at Northwestern State University of Louisiana.
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 |
|---|---|
| Drama & Theater Arts | 24 |
| Music | 24 |
| Fine & Studio Arts | 22 |
| Dance | 10 |
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