Visual & Performing Arts at University of Kentucky
Every visual & performing arts school has its own distinct culture and strengths. We've pulled together some statistics and other details to help you see how the visual & performing arts program at University of Kentucky stacks up to those at other schools.UK is located in Lexington, Kentucky and has a total student population of 29,986.
Want to know more about the career opportunities in this field? Check out the Careers in Visual & Performing Arts section at the bottom of this page.
UK Visual & Performing Arts Degrees Available
- Basic Certificate in Visual & Performing Arts (Less Than 1 Year)
- Bachelor’s Degree in Visual & Performing Arts
- Master’s Degree in Visual & Performing Arts
Online Classes Are Available at UK
If you are a working student or have a busy schedule, you may want to consider taking online classes. While these classes used to be mostly populated by returning adults, more and more traditional students are turning to this option.
UK does offer online education options in visual & performing arts for the following degree levels for those interested in distance learning:
- Master’s Degree
UK Visual & Performing Arts Rankings
There were 19 students who received their doctoral degrees in visual & performing arts, making the school the #31 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Visual & Performing Arts Student Demographics at UK
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the visual & performing arts majors at University of Kentucky.
UK Visual & Performing Arts Master’s Program
Of the students who received a visual & performing arts master's degree from UK, 75% were white. This is above average for this degree on the natiowide level.
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity for students who recently graduated from University of Kentucky with a master's in visual & performing arts.
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 40 |
| International Students | 6 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 2 |
Concentrations Within Visual & Performing Arts
Visual & Performing Arts majors may want to concentrate their studies in one of these areas. The completion numbers here include all graduates who receive any type of degree in this field from University of Kentucky. Some of these focus areas may not be available for your degree level.
| Concentration | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Music | 40 |
| Arts & Media Management | 18 |
| Fine & Studio Arts | 7 |
| Design & Applied Arts | 2 |
Careers That Visual & Performing Arts Grads May Go Into
A degree in visual & performing arts can lead to the following careers. Since job numbers and average salaries can vary by geographic location, we have only included the numbers for KY, the home state for University of Kentucky.
| Occupation | Jobs in KY | Average Salary in KY |
|---|---|---|
| High School Teachers | 12,250 | $56,200 |
| Managers | 3,260 | $92,630 |
| Graphic Designers | 1,800 | $44,550 |
| Professors | 890 | $50,500 |
| Art, Drama, and Music Professors | 790 | $76,750 |
References
*The racial-ethnic minorities count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
- Image Credit: By Seicer under License
More about our data sources and methodologies.
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