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The bachelor's program at SUNY New Paltz was ranked #371 on College Factual's Best Schools for visual & performing arts list. It is also ranked #41 in New York.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Visual & Performing Arts Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 330 |
| Best Visual & Performing Arts Schools | 371 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, SUNY New Paltz handed out 160 bachelor's degrees in visual & performing arts. This is a decrease of 9% over the previous year when 175 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 13 students received their master’s degree in visual & performing arts from SUNY New Paltz. This makes it the #259 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 SUNY New Paltz paid an average of $708 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $295 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,070 | $16,980 |
| Fees | $1,454 | $1,454 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,240 | $1,240 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $15,896 | $15,896 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,700 | $3,700 |
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Of the 160 visual & performing arts students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from SUNY New Paltz, about 28% were men and 73% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 74% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from SUNY New Paltz with a bachelor's in visual & performing arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 8 |
| Black or African American | 7 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 17 |
| White | 118 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 8 |
Online degrees for the SUNY New Paltz 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 SUNY New Paltz Online Learning page.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 25 visual & performing arts majors earned their master's degree from SUNY New Paltz. Of these graduates, 20% were men and 80% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at SUNY New Paltz are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 52% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from SUNY New Paltz with a master's in visual & performing arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 13 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the visual & performing arts majors at SUNY New Paltz.
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 | 58 |
| Drama & Theater Arts | 42 |
| Design & Applied Arts | 30 |
| General Visual & Performing Arts | 28 |
| Music | 22 |
| Film, Video & Photographic Arts | 5 |
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