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. In addition, we cover how UT Austin ranks in comparison to other schools with visual arts programs.
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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for visual arts majors, UT Austin came in at #3. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #1 in Texas.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Visual & Performing Arts Schools | 3 |
| Best General Visual & Performing Arts Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 3 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, The University of Texas at Austin handed out 116 bachelor's degrees in general visual & performing arts. This is an increase of 38% over the previous year when 84 degrees were handed out.
Visual Arts majors who earn their bachelor's degree from UT Austin go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $29,707 a year. This is higher than $25,063, which is the national median for all visual arts bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at UT Austin, visual arts students borrow a median amount of $40,151 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all visual arts bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $40,673.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the visual arts program at UT Austin is $427 per month.
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. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is 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.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 116 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in visual arts from UT Austin. About 46% were men and 54% were women.
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 arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 28 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 34 |
| White | 41 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 7 |
Online degrees for the UT Austin visual 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.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the visual arts majors at The University of Texas at Austin.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Music | 135 |
| Fine & Studio Arts | 121 |
| Design & Applied Arts | 111 |
| Drama & Theater Arts | 88 |
| Dance | 21 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.