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 Mizzou ranks among other schools offering degrees in visual arts.
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The bachelor's program at Mizzou was ranked #19 on College Factual's Best Schools for visual arts list. It is also ranked #1 in Missouri.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Visual & Performing Arts Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 17 |
| Best General Visual & Performing Arts Schools | 19 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Missouri - Columbia handed out 46 bachelor's degrees in general visual & performing arts. This is an increase of 24% over the previous year when 37 degrees were handed out.
Visual Arts majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Mizzou go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $29,775 a year. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $25,063 for all visual arts bachelor's degree recipients.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the visual arts program at Mizzou is $417 per month.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at Mizzou was $1,384 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $542 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $13,008 | $33,216 |
| Fees | $1,122 | $1,122 |
| Books and Supplies | $950 | $950 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $13,550 | $13,550 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,642 | $3,642 |
Learn more about Mizzou tuition and fees.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 46 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in visual arts from Mizzou. About 59% were men and 41% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Mizzou are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 65% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Missouri - Columbia with a bachelor's in visual arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 30 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Online degrees for the Mizzou 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 Mizzou Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the visual arts majors at University of Missouri - Columbia.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Music | 45 |
| Fine & Studio Arts | 34 |
| Film, Video & Photographic Arts | 32 |
| Drama & Theater Arts | 16 |
| Arts & Media Management | 5 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.