by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. We've also included details on how UT Dallas ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in visual arts.
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UT Dallas is in the top 10% of the country for visual arts. More specifically it was ranked #10 out of 91 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #3 in Texas.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, The University of Texas at Dallas handed out 332 bachelor's degrees in general visual & performing arts. This is an increase of 16% over the previous year when 285 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 12 students received their master’s degree in visual arts from UT Dallas. This makes it the #8 most popular school for visual arts master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 5 students received their doctoral degrees in visual arts in 2022, making the school the #3 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
The median salary of visual arts students who receive their bachelor's degree at UT Dallas is $28,494. This is higher than $25,063, which is the national median for all visual arts bachelor's degree recipients.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at UT Dallas paid an average of $1,669 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $607 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $14,564 | $40,064 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $13,832 | $13,832 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,780 | $3,780 |
Learn more about UT Dallas tuition and fees.
Of the 332 visual arts students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from UT Dallas, about 49% were men and 51% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from The University of Texas at Dallas with a bachelor's in visual arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 67 |
| Black or African American | 21 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 75 |
| White | 140 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 8 |
| Other Races | 21 |
Online degrees for the UT Dallas 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 Dallas Online Learning page.
For the most recent academic year available, 36% of visual arts master's degrees went to men and 64% went to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from The University of Texas at Dallas with a master's in visual arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the visual arts majors at The University of Texas at Dallas.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Design & Applied Arts | 4 |
| Fine & Studio Arts | 1 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.