by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. We've also included details on how Purchase College ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in visual arts.
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The bachelor's program at Purchase College was ranked #40 on College Factual's Best Schools for visual arts list. It is also ranked #3 in New York.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Visual & Performing Arts Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 35 |
| Best General Visual & Performing Arts Schools | 40 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Purchase College handed out 29 bachelor's degrees in general visual & performing arts. This is an increase of 61% over the previous year when 18 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 3 students received their master’s degree in visual arts from Purchase College. This makes it the #25 most popular school for visual arts master’s degree candidates in the country.
The median salary of visual arts students who receive their bachelor's degree at Purchase College is $22,024. This is less than $25,063, which is the national median of all visual arts majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Purchase College, visual arts students borrow a median amount of $47,662 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $40,673 for all visual arts majors across the country.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the visual arts program at Purchase College is $470 per month.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at Purchase College was $708 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $295 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| 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 |
Learn more about Purchase College tuition and fees.
Of the 29 visual arts students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from Purchase College, about 24% were men and 76% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Purchase College are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 55% of students fell into 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 arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 16 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Purchase College 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 Purchase College Online Learning page.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 7 students graduated with a master's degree in visual arts from Purchase College. About 29% were men and 71% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at Purchase College are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 57% of students fell into 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 arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the visual arts majors at Purchase College.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Drama & Theater Arts | 149 |
| Music | 74 |
| Fine & Studio Arts | 70 |
| Film, Video & Photographic Arts | 65 |
| Dance | 56 |
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