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Visual & Performing Arts at University of Missouri - Kansas City

86 Bachelor's Degrees
78 Master's Degrees
14 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. Also, learn how UMKC ranks among other schools offering degrees in visual & performing arts.

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Visual & Performing Arts Degrees Available at UMKC

UMKC Visual & Performing Arts Rankings

The bachelor's program at UMKC was ranked #180 on College Factual's Best Schools for visual & performing arts list. It is also ranked #5 in Missouri.

Ranking Type Rank
Best Visual & Performing Arts Doctor’s Degree Schools 33
Best Visual & Performing Arts Master’s Degree Schools 81
Best Visual & Performing Arts Graduate Degree Schools 93
Best Visual & Performing Arts Schools 180
Best Visual & Performing Arts Bachelor’s Degree Schools 206

Popularity of Visual & Performing Arts at UMKC

During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Missouri - Kansas City handed out 86 bachelor's degrees in visual & performing arts. This is a decrease of 20% over the previous year when 107 degrees were handed out.

In 2022, 78 students received their master’s degree in visual & performing arts from UMKC. This makes it the #48 most popular school for visual & performing arts master’s degree candidates in the country.

In addition, 14 students received their doctoral degrees in visual & performing arts in 2022, making the school the #43 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.

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

$12,734 Average Tuition and Fees (In-State)

UMKC Undergraduate Tuition and Fees

During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at UMKC paid an average of $973 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $373 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.

In State Out of State
Tuition $11,190 $29,190
Fees $1,544 $1,544
Books and Supplies $800 $800
On Campus Room and Board $12,118 $12,118
On Campus Other Expenses $4,660 $4,660

Learn more about UMKC tuition and fees.

UMKC Visual & Performing Arts Bachelor’s Program Diversity

During the 2021-2022 academic year, 86 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in visual & performing arts from UMKC. About 37% were men and 63% were women.

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The majority of the students with this major are white. About 71% of 2022 graduates were in this category.

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

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Ethnic Background Number of Students
Asian 5
Black or African American 6
Hispanic or Latino 8
White 61
Non-Resident Aliens 2
Other Races 4

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

UMKC does not offer an online option for its visual & performing arts bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the UMKC Online Learning page.

UMKC Visual & Performing Arts Master’s Program Diversity

For the most recent academic year available, 37% of visual & performing arts master's degrees went to men and 63% went to women.

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The majority of the students with this major are white. About 78% of 2022 graduates were in this category.

The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Missouri - Kansas City 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 3
White 52
Non-Resident Aliens 5
Other Races 4

Visual & Performing Arts Student Diversity at UMKC

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

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
Music 91
Drama & Theater Arts 32
Fine & Studio Arts 28
Dance 17
Film, Video & Photographic Arts 7
Arts & Media Management 1

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