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SVA was ranked #92 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 #15 in New York.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, School of Visual Arts handed out 475 bachelor's degrees in visual & performing arts. This is an increase of 27% over the previous year when 374 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 145 students received their master’s degree in visual & performing arts from SVA. This makes it the #20 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 SVA paid an average of $1,645 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 | $49,140 | $49,140 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,868 | $1,868 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $24,200 | $24,200 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $5,700 | $5,700 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 475 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in visual & performing arts from SVA. About 29% were men and 71% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from School of Visual Arts with a bachelor's in visual & performing arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 64 |
| Black or African American | 19 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 39 |
| White | 115 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 230 |
| Other Races | 8 |
Online degrees for the SVA 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 SVA Online Learning page.
Of the 134 visual & performing arts students who graduated with a master's degree in 2021-2022 from SVA, about 34% were men and 66% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from School of Visual Arts with a master's in visual & performing arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 11 |
| Black or African American | 7 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8 |
| White | 28 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 79 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the visual & performing arts majors at School of Visual Arts.
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 |
|---|---|
| Design & Applied Arts | 297 |
| Film, Video & Photographic Arts | 210 |
| Fine & Studio Arts | 102 |