by our College Data Analytics TeamIn 2025, College Factual analyzed 2 schools in order to identify the top ones for its Best General Visual & Performing Arts Schools in North Carolina ranking. Combined, these schools handed out 81 degrees in general visual & performing arts to qualified students.
What's on this page: * Degree-Level Rankings
Since the program you select can have a significant impact on your future, we've developed a number of rankings, including this Best General Visual & Performing Arts Schools in North Carolina list, to help you choose the best school for you. If you'd like to restrict your choices to just one part of the country, you can filter this list by location.
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The schools below may not offer all types of visual arts degrees so you may want to filter by degree level first. However, they are great for the degree levels they do offer.
University of North Carolina at Asheville is a wonderful option for students interested in a degree in general visual & performing arts. UNCA is a small public university located in the small city of Asheville.
After graduating, visual arts degree recipients generally earn an average of $23,023 in the first five years of their career.
More information about a degree in general visual & performing arts from University of North Carolina at Asheville
It is hard to beat North Carolina Central University if you want to pursue a degree in general visual & performing arts. North Carolina Central University is a moderately-sized public university located in the large city of Durham.More information about a degree in general visual & performing arts from North Carolina Central University
Explore all the Best General Visual & Performing Arts Schools in the Southeast Area or other specific states within that region.
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Georgia | 287 | 90 |
| Florida | 282 | 945 |
| Virginia | 274 | 255 |
| Tennessee | 269 | 57 |
| South Carolina | 248 | 19 |
| Kentucky | 244 | 52 |
| Louisiana | 242 | 39 |
| Mississippi | 234 | 156 |
| Arkansas | 234 | 5 |
| Alabama | 233 | 4 |
| West Virginia | 207 | 23 |
One of 10 majors within the Visual & Performing Arts area of study, General Visual & Performing Arts has other similar majors worth exploring.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Digital Arts | 51 |
| Visual & Performing Arts | 30 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Design & Applied Arts | 1,766 |
| Fine & Studio Arts | 713 |
| Music | 553 |
| Drama & Theater Arts | 466 |
| Film, Video & Photographic Arts | 244 |
| Dance | 127 |
| Arts & Media Management | 110 |
| Other Visual Art | 13 |
| Crafts, Folk Art & Artisanry | 12 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.
