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The bachelor's program at Purchase College was ranked #109 on College Factual's Best Schools for visual & performing arts list. It is also ranked #18 in New York.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Purchase College handed out 486 bachelor's degrees in visual & performing arts. This is an increase of 17% over the previous year when 416 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 24 students received their master’s degree in visual & performing arts from Purchase College. This makes it the #182 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 Purchase College 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 following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,070 | $16,980 |
| Fees | $1,883 | $1,883 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,240 | $1,240 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $15,400 | $15,400 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,450 | $3,450 |
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The visual & performing arts program at Purchase College awarded 486 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 37% of these degrees went to men with the other 63% going to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 55% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Purchase College with a bachelor's in visual & performing arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 22 |
| Black or African American | 47 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 107 |
| White | 265 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 13 |
| Other Races | 32 |
Purchase College does not offer an online option for its visual & performing arts bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Purchase College Online Learning page.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 36 students graduated with a master's degree in visual & performing arts from Purchase College. About 53% were men and 47% 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 Purchase College with a master's in visual & performing arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 21 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 6 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the visual & performing arts majors at Purchase College.
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 | 149 |
| Music | 74 |
| Fine & Studio Arts | 70 |
| Film, Video & Photographic Arts | 65 |
| Dance | 56 |
| Arts & Media Management | 43 |
| General Visual & Performing Arts | 36 |
| Design & Applied Arts | 29 |
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