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The bachelor's program at WVU was ranked #262 on College Factual's Best Schools for visual & performing arts list. It is also ranked #1 in West Virginia.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, West Virginia University handed out 190 bachelor's degrees in visual & performing arts. This is a decrease of 3% over the previous year when 196 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 29 students received their master’s degree in visual & performing arts from WVU. This makes it the #152 most popular school for visual & performing arts master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 16 students received their doctoral degrees in visual & performing arts in 2022, making the school the #40 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at WVU paid an average of $1,179 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $431 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,648 | $27,360 |
| Books and Supplies | $950 | $950 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $13,876 | $13,876 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,170 | $3,170 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 30% of visual & performing arts bachelor's degrees went to men and 70% went to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 81% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from West Virginia University with a bachelor's in visual & performing arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 8 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11 |
| White | 154 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 10 |
Online degrees for the WVU visual & performing 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 WVU Online Learning page.
Of the 18 students who graduated with a Master’s in visual & performing arts from WVU in 2022, 44% were men and 56% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at WVU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 83% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from West Virginia University with a master's in visual & performing arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 15 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the visual & performing arts majors at West Virginia 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 | 63 |
| Fine & Studio Arts | 52 |
| Design & Applied Arts | 50 |
| Drama & Theater Arts | 45 |
| Arts & Media Management | 6 |
| General Visual & Performing Arts | 1 |
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