by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual reviewed 20 schools in Florida to determine which ones were the best for bachelor's degree seekers in the field of visual & performing arts. Combined, these schools handed out 5,997 bachelor's degrees in visual & performing arts to qualified students.
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Your choice of visual & performing arts for getting your bachelor's degree school matters. Important measures of a quality visual & performing arts program can vary widely even among the top schools. Below we explain some of the most important factors to consider before making your choice:
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.
Average early-career salary of those graduating with their bachelor's degree is one indicator we use in our analysis to find the schools that offer the highest-quality education. After all, your bachelor's degree won't mean much if it doesn't help you find a job that will help you earn a living.
In addition to the above, you should consider some of the following factors:
Our complete ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best colleges for visual & performing arts students working on their bachelor's degree.
Since the program you select can have a significant impact on your future, we've developed a number of rankings, including this Best Visual & Performing Arts Bachelor's Degree Schools in Florida list, to help you choose the best school for you.
To further help you make the college decision, we've developed a unique tool called College Combat that allows you to compare schools based on the factors that matter the most to you. Go ahead and give it a try, or bookmark the link so you can check it out later.
Below you'll see a list of the best colleges and universities for pursuing a bachelor's degree in visual & performing arts.
It's hard to beat Florida State University if you wish to pursue a bachelor's degree in visual & performing arts. Located in the medium-sized city of Tallahassee, Florida State is a public university with a very large student population.More information about a bachelor’s in visual & performing arts from Florida State University
University of Florida is one of the finest schools in the country for getting a bachelor's degree in visual & performing arts. Located in the city of Gainesville, UF is a public university with a very large student population.More information about a bachelor’s in visual & performing arts from University of Florida
It's difficult to beat University of Miami if you wish to pursue a bachelor's degree in visual & performing arts. U Miami is a large private not-for-profit university located in the suburb of Coral Gables.More information about a bachelor’s in visual & performing arts from University of Miami
University of Central Florida is a great option for individuals interested in a bachelor's degree in visual & performing arts. UCF is a very large public university located in the large suburb of Orlando.More information about a bachelor’s in visual & performing arts from University of Central Florida
Ringling College is a small private not-for-profit college located in the small city of Sarasota.More information about a bachelor’s in visual & performing arts from Ringling College of Art and Design
Located in the medium-sized city of Lakeland, Florida Southern is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.More information about a bachelor’s in visual & performing arts from Florida Southern College
USF Tampa is a very large public university located in the city of Tampa.More information about a bachelor’s in visual & performing arts from University of South Florida - Main Campus
Located in the city of Jacksonville, UNF is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a bachelor’s in visual & performing arts from University of North Florida
FIU is a fairly large public university located in the large suburb of Miami.More information about a bachelor’s in visual & performing arts from Florida International University
Located in the small city of Sanford, Seminole State is a public college with a large student population.More information about a bachelor’s in visual & performing arts from Seminole State College of Florida
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| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| North Carolina | 34 | 2,522 |
| Mississippi | 34 | 432 |
| Virginia | 34 | 2,570 |
| Alabama | 33 | 1,019 |
| Georgia | 33 | 3,360 |
| West Virginia | 32 | 347 |
| Tennessee | 32 | 2,286 |
| South Carolina | 32 | 1,157 |
| Kentucky | 31 | 894 |
| Louisiana | 31 | 928 |
| Arkansas | 30 | 723 |
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Fine & Studio Arts | 1,224 |
| General Visual & Performing Arts | 1,041 |
| Film, Video & Photographic Arts | 1,012 |
| Music | 852 |
| Design & Applied Arts | 812 |
| Drama & Theater Arts | 525 |
| Arts & Media Management | 427 |
| Dance | 94 |
| Other Visual Art | 10 |
