2023 Best Visual & Performing Arts Schools in District of Columbia
Finding the Best Visual & Performing Arts School for You
Visual & Performing Arts is the #17 most popular major in District of Columbia with 192 degrees and certificates awarded in 2020-2021.
Today's students have lots of options to pick from when considering higher education opportunities. With more and more schools offering online options, you could even register for a great program on the other side of the country. On top of that, there are a considerable number of trade schools that offer fast-track entry to many fields.
The Best Visual & Performing Arts Schools in District of Columbia ranking is one of many tools that Grad Degree Search has developed to help you make your educational decision. Our analysis looked at 3 schools in District of Columbia to see which programs offered the best educational experiences for students.
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2023 Best Visual & Performing Arts Schools in District of Columbia
The following schools top our list of the Best Visual & Performing Arts Colleges.
Top District of Columbia Schools in Visual & Performing Arts
Our analysis found American University to be the best school for visual and performing arts students who want to pursue a degree in District of Columbia. The American University is a fairly large private not-for-profit school located in the large city of Washington.
Out of the 3 schools in District of Columbia that were part of this year’s ranking, Catholic University of America landed the # 2 spot on the list. CUA is a medium-sized private not-for-profit school located in the large city of Washington.
A rank of #3 on this year’s list means George Washington University is a great place for visual and performing arts students. Located in the city of Washington, GWU is a private not-for-profit school with a fairly large student population.
Best Visual & Performing Arts Colleges in the Middle Atlantic Region
Explore all the Best Visual & Performing Arts Colleges in the Middle Atlantic Area or other specific states within that region.
| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| New York | 3,135 |
| Pennsylvania | 745 |
| Maryland | 493 |
| New Jersey | 187 |
| Delaware | 34 |
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Visual & Performing Arts Related Rankings by Major
Visual & Performing Arts Majors to Study
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Music | 7,675 |
| Fine & Studio Arts | 3,224 |
| Design & Applied Arts | 1,979 |
| Film, Video & Photographic Arts | 1,704 |
| Drama & Theater Arts | 1,699 |
| Arts & Media Management | 1,184 |
| General Visual & Performing Arts | 390 |
| Dance | 257 |
| Other Visual Art | 254 |
| Crafts, Folk Art & Artisanry | 13 |
Majors Similar to Visual & Performing Arts
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Theology & Religious Vocations | 17,287 |
| English Language & Literature | 9,566 |
| Foreign Languages & Linguistics | 4,163 |
| Philosophy & Religious Studies | 3,136 |
| Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities | 2,680 |
Notes and References
*These averages are for the top 3 schools only.
- Read more about our ranking methodology.
- The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of the rest of our data about colleges.
- Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
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