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Visual & Performing Arts at University of Kansas

229 Bachelor's Degrees
32 Master's Degrees
26 Doctor's Degrees
We'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, and more. In addition, we cover how KU ranks in comparison to other schools with visual & performing arts programs.

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Visual & Performing Arts Degrees Available at KU

KU Visual & Performing Arts Rankings

The bachelor's program at KU was ranked #136 on College Factual's Best Schools for visual & performing arts list. It is also ranked #2 in Kansas.

Ranking Type Rank
Best Visual & Performing Arts Doctor’s Degree Schools 30
Best Visual & Performing Arts Graduate Degree Schools 113
Best Visual & Performing Arts Bachelor’s Degree Schools 128
Best Visual & Performing Arts Schools 136

Popularity of Visual & Performing Arts at KU

During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Kansas handed out 229 bachelor's degrees in visual & performing arts. This is a decrease of 2% over the previous year when 233 degrees were handed out.

In 2022, 32 students received their master’s degree in visual & performing arts from KU. This makes it the #137 most popular school for visual & performing arts master’s degree candidates in the country.

In addition, 26 students received their doctoral degrees in visual & performing arts in 2022, making the school the #20 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.

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

$11,700 Average Tuition and Fees (In-State)
$28,859 Average Student Debt

KU Undergraduate Tuition and Fees

Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at KU paid an average of $944 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $353 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.

In State Out of State
Tuition $10,596 $28,308
Fees $1,104 $1,104
Books and Supplies $1,224 $1,224
On Campus Room and Board $10,818 $10,818
On Campus Other Expenses $3,390 $3,390

Learn more about KU tuition and fees.

KU Visual & Performing Arts Bachelor’s Program Diversity

During the 2021-2022 academic year, 229 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in visual & performing arts from KU. About 37% were men and 63% were women.

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The majority of the students with this major are white. About 74% of 2022 graduates were in this category.

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

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Ethnic Background Number of Students
Asian 6
Black or African American 5
Hispanic or Latino 23
White 170
Non-Resident Aliens 15
Other Races 10

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

Online degrees for the KU 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 KU Online Learning page.

KU Visual & Performing Arts Master’s Program Diversity

During the 2021-2022 academic year, 36 students graduated with a master's degree in visual & performing arts from KU. About 47% were men and 53% were women.

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The majority of the students with this major are white. About 56% of 2022 graduates were in this category.

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

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Ethnic Background Number of Students
Asian 1
Black or African American 2
Hispanic or Latino 1
White 20
Non-Resident Aliens 9
Other Races 3

KU Visual & Performing Arts Students

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

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
Design & Applied Arts 83
Music 63
Fine & Studio Arts 58
Film, Video & Photographic Arts 54
Drama & Theater Arts 28
Dance 21

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