by our College Data Analytics TeamFor its 2025 ranking, College Factual looked at 3 schools in New Jersey to determine which ones were the best for general visual & performing arts students pursuing a bachelor's degree. Combined, these schools handed out 120 bachelor's degrees in general visual & performing arts to qualified students.
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Your choice of general visual & performing arts for getting your bachelor's degree school matters. This section explores some of the factors we include in our ranking and how much they vary depending on the school you select. To make it into this list, a school must excel in the following areas.
A school that excels in educating for a particular major and degree level must be a great school overall as well. To make it into this list a school must rank well in our overall Best Colleges ranking. This ranking considered factors such as graduation rates, overall graduate earnings and other educational resources to identify great colleges and universities.
One measure we use to determine the quality of a school is to look at the average salary of bachelor's graduates during the early years of their career. That is, everyone wants their bachelor's degree to be worth something, and salaries are one measure of determining that.
In addition to the above, you should consider some of the following factors:
Our full ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best colleges for general visual & performing arts students working on their bachelor's degree.
Since picking the right college can be one of the most important decisions of your life, we've developed the Best General Visual & Performing Arts Bachelor's Degree Schools in New Jersey ranking, along with many other major-related rankings, to help you make that decision.
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The following list ranks the best colleges and universities for pursuing a bachelor's degree in general visual & performing arts.
It is difficult to beat Bloomfield College if you want to pursue a bachelor's degree in general visual & performing arts. Bloomfield College is a fairly small private not-for-profit college located in the suburb of Bloomfield.
Bachelor's students who receive their degree from the visual arts program earn about $17,625 for their early career.
More information about a bachelor’s in general visual & performing arts from Bloomfield College
It's difficult to beat Ramapo College of New Jersey if you want to pursue a bachelor's degree in general visual & performing arts. Ramapo College is a moderately-sized public college located in the suburb of Mahwah.More information about a bachelor’s in general visual & performing arts from Ramapo College of New Jersey
Stockton University is a great option for individuals pursuing a bachelor's degree in general visual & performing arts. Stockton State is a moderately-sized public university located in the rural area of Galloway.
Students who graduate with their bachelor's from the visual arts program report average early career wages of $20,705.
More information about a bachelor’s in general visual & performing arts from Stockton UniversityExplore all the Best General Visual & Performing Arts Schools in the Middle Atlantic Area or other specific states within that region.
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 275 | 236 |
| Pennsylvania | 274 | 173 |
| Maryland | 207 | 27 |
| District of Columbia | 126 | 16 |
General Visual & Performing Arts is one of 10 different types of Visual & Performing Arts programs to choose from.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Visual & Performing Arts | 110 |
| Digital Arts | 10 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Fine & Studio Arts | 527 |
| Music | 437 |
| Design & Applied Arts | 316 |
| Drama & Theater Arts | 207 |
| Film, Video & Photographic Arts | 193 |
| Dance | 98 |
| Arts & Media Management | 14 |
