Below are the key facts about this program at Central. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #8 out of 20 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates Central highly for visual & performing arts, ranked #484 out of 1,146 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Visual & Performing Arts Schools | 484 of 1,146 |
| Best Visual & Performing Arts Schools in Missouri | 10 of 26 |
| Best Visual & Performing Arts Schools in the Plains States Region | 50 of 87 |
The following degree levels are offered in visual & performing arts at Central, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 49 |
| Master’s | 11 |
This visual & performing arts area of study at Central includes the following specific majors. Choose a major for its full rankings, popularity, and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Design and Applied Arts | 21 |
| Music | 18 |
| Fine and Studio Arts | 12 |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft | 9 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, University of Central Missouri handed out 49 bachelor’s degrees in visual & performing arts.
Central is a solid choice among schools offering visual & performing arts at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #8 out of 20 schools by College Factual.
Visual & Performing Arts majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from Central go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $33,697 a year. This is lower than $64,129, the median for all majors at Central.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at Central, visual & performing arts students borrow a median amount of $25,109 in student loans. This is above $24,392, the typical median for all majors at Central.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,747 | $17,100 |
| Fees | $1,500 | $1,500 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 39% of visual & performing arts bachelor’s degrees went to men and 61% went to women.
The largest share of visual & performing arts bachelor’s degree graduates at Central were White. About 76% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Central Missouri with a bachelor’s in visual & performing arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9 |
| White | 37 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at Central. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Visual & Performing Arts | 11 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.