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. We've also included details on how WSU ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in visual arts.
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The bachelor's program at WSU was ranked #20 on College Factual's Best Schools for visual arts list. It is also ranked #1 in Kansas.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Visual & Performing Arts Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 18 |
| Best General Visual & Performing Arts Schools | 20 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Wichita State University handed out 83 bachelor's degrees in general visual & performing arts. This is an increase of 22% over the previous year when 68 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of visual arts students who receive their bachelor's degree at WSU is $20,013. 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 WSU paid an average of $572 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $242 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,247 | $17,165 |
| Fees | $2,075 | $2,075 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,250 | $1,250 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $13,790 | $13,790 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,450 | $3,450 |
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In the 2021-2022 academic year, 83 students earned a bachelor's degree in visual arts from WSU. About 47% of these graduates were women and the other 53% were men.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 77% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Wichita State University with a bachelor's in visual arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 64 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 7 |
Online degrees for the WSU 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 WSU Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the visual arts majors at Wichita State University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Music | 34 |
| Design & Applied Arts | 26 |
| Fine & Studio Arts | 16 |
| Arts & Media Management | 13 |
| Film, Video & Photographic Arts | 3 |
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