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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for visual & performing arts majors, Vanderbilt came in at #9. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #1 in Tennessee.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Visual & Performing Arts Schools | 9 |
| Best Visual & Performing Arts Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 9 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Vanderbilt University handed out 83 bachelor's degrees in visual & performing arts. This is a decrease of 1% over the previous year when 84 degrees were handed out.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at Vanderbilt was $2,567 per credit hour for both in-state and out-of-state students. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $61,618 | $61,618 |
| Fees | $2,328 | $2,328 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,194 | $1,194 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $21,054 | $21,054 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,396 | $3,396 |
Learn more about Vanderbilt tuition and fees.
Of the 83 visual & performing arts students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from Vanderbilt, about 39% were men and 61% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Vanderbilt University with a bachelor's in visual & performing arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 17 |
| Black or African American | 6 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10 |
| White | 37 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 7 |
| Other Races | 6 |
Vanderbilt 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 Vanderbilt Online Learning page.
All of the 1 students who graduated with a Master’s in visual & performing arts from Vanderbilt in 2022 were women.
The majority of the master's degree graduates for this major are Hispanic or Latino. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 100% of grads fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Vanderbilt University with a master's in visual & performing arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the visual & performing arts majors at Vanderbilt University.
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 | 44 |
| Fine & Studio Arts | 24 |
| Film, Video & Photographic Arts | 11 |
| Drama & Theater Arts | 5 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.