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Visual & Performing Arts at The University of Texas at Austin

419 Bachelor's Degrees
118 Master's Degrees
43 Doctor's Degrees
Here, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, and more. Also, learn how UT Austin ranks among other schools offering degrees in visual & performing arts.

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Visual & Performing Arts Degrees Available at UT Austin

UT Austin Visual & Performing Arts Rankings

UT Austin is in the top 10% of the country for visual & performing arts. More specifically it was ranked #40 out of 641 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #1 in Texas.

Ranking Type Rank
Best Visual & Performing Arts Doctor’s Degree Schools 11
Best Visual & Performing Arts Master’s Degree Schools 29
Best Visual & Performing Arts Graduate Degree Schools 32
Best Visual & Performing Arts Bachelor’s Degree Schools 39
Best Visual & Performing Arts Schools 40

Popularity of Visual & Performing Arts at UT Austin

During the 2021-2022 academic year, The University of Texas at Austin handed out 419 bachelor's degrees in visual & performing arts. This is an increase of 6% over the previous year when 395 degrees were handed out.

In 2022, 118 students received their master’s degree in visual & performing arts from UT Austin. This makes it the #26 most popular school for visual & performing arts master’s degree candidates in the country.

In addition, 43 students received their doctoral degrees in visual & performing arts in 2022, making the school the #7 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.

How Much Does a Bachelor’s in Visual & Performing Arts from UT Austin Cost?

$11,678 Average Tuition and Fees (In-State)
$40,158 Average Student Debt

UT Austin Undergraduate Tuition and Fees

In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at UT Austin was $1,930 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $546 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.

In State Out of State
Tuition $11,678 $42,778
Books and Supplies $724 $724
On Campus Room and Board $14,136 $14,136
On Campus Other Expenses $5,034 $5,034

Learn more about UT Austin tuition and fees.

UT Austin Visual & Performing Arts Bachelor’s Program Diversity

During the 2021-2022 academic year, 419 visual & performing arts majors earned their bachelor's degree from UT Austin. Of these graduates, 33% were men and 67% were women.

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The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from The University of Texas at Austin with a bachelor's in visual & performing arts.

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Ethnic Background Number of Students
Asian 52
Black or African American 24
Hispanic or Latino 119
White 194
Non-Resident Aliens 8
Other Races 22

Does UT Austin Offer an Online Bachelor’s in Visual & Performing Arts?

Online degrees for the UT Austin 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 UT Austin Online Learning page.

UT Austin Visual & Performing Arts Master’s Program Diversity

Of the 98 visual & performing arts students who graduated with a master's degree in 2021-2022 from UT Austin, about 37% were men and 63% were women.

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The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from The University of Texas at Austin with a master's in visual & performing arts.

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Ethnic Background Number of Students
Asian 12
Black or African American 5
Hispanic or Latino 22
White 38
Non-Resident Aliens 18
Other Races 3

UT Austin Visual & Performing Arts Students

Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the visual & performing arts majors at The University of Texas at Austin.

Visual & Performing Arts Majors

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
Music 135
Fine & Studio Arts 121
General Visual & Performing Arts 116
Design & Applied Arts 111
Drama & Theater Arts 88
Dance 21
Film, Video & Photographic Arts 1

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