by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. Also, learn how UNCA ranks among other schools offering degrees in visual arts.
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The bachelor's program at UNCA was ranked #51 on College Factual's Best Schools for visual arts list. It is also ranked #1 in North Carolina.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Visual & Performing Arts Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 44 |
| Best General Visual & Performing Arts Schools | 51 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of North Carolina at Asheville handed out 47 bachelor's degrees in general visual & performing arts. This is an increase of 9% over the previous year when 43 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of visual arts students who receive their bachelor's degree at UNCA is $23,023. This is less than $25,063, which is the national median of all visual arts majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at UNCA paid an average of $895 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $172 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $4,122 | $21,470 |
| Fees | $3,339 | $3,339 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $11,018 | $11,018 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,600 | $2,600 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 47 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in visual arts from UNCA. About 55% were men and 45% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at UNCA are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 70% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of North Carolina at Asheville with a bachelor's in visual arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8 |
| White | 33 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Online degrees for the UNCA 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 UNCA Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the visual arts majors at University of North Carolina at Asheville.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Fine & Studio Arts | 47 |
| Music | 23 |
| Drama & Theater Arts | 8 |
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