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. Also, learn how UCF ranks among other schools offering degrees in visual arts.
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UCF was ranked #14 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for visual arts majors. This puts the bachelor's program at the school solidly in the top 15% of all colleges and universities in the country. It is also ranked #2 in Florida.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Central Florida handed out 403 bachelor's degrees in general visual & performing arts. This is an increase of 6% over the previous year when 379 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 91 students received their master’s degree in visual arts from UCF. This makes it the #1 most popular school for visual arts master’s degree candidates in the country.
Visual Arts majors who earn their bachelor's degree from UCF go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $28,878 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 UCF, visual arts students borrow a median amount of $28,310 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.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at UCF paid an average of $749 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $212 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $4,478 | $19,810 |
| Fees | $1,890 | $2,657 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $12,070 | $12,070 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $5,230 | $5,230 |
Learn more about UCF tuition and fees.
For the most recent academic year available, 52% of visual arts bachelor's degrees went to men and 48% went to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Central Florida with a bachelor's in visual arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 26 |
| Black or African American | 35 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 139 |
| White | 170 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 7 |
| Other Races | 26 |
Online degrees for the UCF 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 UCF Online Learning page.
Graduates of the master's visual arts program at UCF make a median salary of $62,652. This is about the same as the yearly salary of allvisual arts master's degree recipients across the nation.
Of the 78 visual arts students who graduated with a master's degree in 2021-2022 from UCF, about 62% were men and 38% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at UCF are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 58% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Central Florida with a master's in visual arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 6 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 21 |
| White | 45 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the visual arts majors at University of Central Florida.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Film, Video & Photographic Arts | 195 |
| Arts & Media Management | 192 |
| Fine & Studio Arts | 139 |
| Drama & Theater Arts | 106 |
| Music | 47 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.