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UNC Chapel Hill was ranked #88 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for visual & performing arts majors. This puts the bachelor's program at the school solidly in the top 15% of all colleges and universities in the country. It is also ranked #1 in North Carolina.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Visual & Performing Arts Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 85 |
| Best Visual & Performing Arts Schools | 88 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill handed out 94 bachelor's degrees in visual & performing arts. This is a decrease of 10% over the previous year when 105 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 14 students received their master’s degree in visual & performing arts from UNC Chapel Hill. This makes it the #244 most popular school for visual & performing arts master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 5 students received their doctoral degrees in visual & performing arts in 2022, making the school the #81 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at UNC Chapel Hill was $1,557 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $292 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,019 | $37,360 |
| Fees | $1,970 | $1,970 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,290 | $1,290 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $13,016 | $13,016 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,814 | $2,814 |
Learn more about UNC Chapel Hill tuition and fees.
Of the 94 visual & performing arts students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from UNC Chapel Hill, about 40% were men and 60% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 67% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill with a bachelor's in visual & performing arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 7 |
| Black or African American | 6 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7 |
| White | 63 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 10 |
UNC Chapel Hill 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 UNC Chapel Hill Online Learning page.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 27 students graduated with a master's degree in visual & performing arts from UNC Chapel Hill. About 48% were men and 52% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill with a master's in visual & performing arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 6 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 13 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the visual & performing arts majors at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.
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 | 47 |
| Fine & Studio Arts | 42 |
| Drama & Theater Arts | 37 |
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