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Best Colleges for Bachelor Degree
in Visual and Performing Arts

143 colleges ranked by graduate median earnings. Filter by acceptance rate, tuition, deadlines, SAT & ACT — updated for 2026 admissions.

143 Colleges
📍 USA
🎓 Bachelor Degree

Showing 1–24 of 143 colleges

Duke University
Durham, North Carolina
🏢 Private Highly Selective
Acceptance rate 6.8%
Annual cost
$82,749/yr
Grad earnings
$97,800
SAT avg
1,539
ACT mid
34
Apply by Jan 5 Fee $85
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Duke University
Durham, North Carolina
🏢 Private Highly Selective
Acceptance rate 6.8%
Annual cost
$82,749/yr
Grad earnings
$97,800
SAT avg
1,539
ACT mid
34
Apply by Mar 15 Fee $85
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Duke University
Durham, North Carolina
🏢 Private Highly Selective
Acceptance rate 6.8%
Annual cost
$82,749/yr
Grad earnings
$97,800
SAT avg
1,539
ACT mid
34
Apply by Nov 3 Fee $85
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University of Chicago
Chicago, Illinois
🏢 Private Highly Selective
Acceptance rate 4.8%
Annual cost
$86,856/yr
Grad earnings
$91,885
SAT avg
1,554
ACT mid
34
Apply by Nov 3 Decision Dec 15 Fee $75
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University of Chicago
Chicago, Illinois
🏢 Private Highly Selective
Acceptance rate 4.8%
Annual cost
$86,856/yr
Grad earnings
$91,885
SAT avg
1,554
ACT mid
34
Apply by Jan 5 Decision Feb 15 Fee $75
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University of Chicago
Chicago, Illinois
🏢 Private Highly Selective
Acceptance rate 4.8%
Annual cost
$86,856/yr
Grad earnings
$91,885
SAT avg
1,554
ACT mid
34
Apply by Jan 5 Decision Mar 15 Fee $75
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University of Chicago
Chicago, Illinois
🏢 Private Highly Selective
Acceptance rate 4.8%
Annual cost
$86,856/yr
Grad earnings
$91,885
SAT avg
1,554
ACT mid
34
Apply by Nov 3 Decision Dec 15 Fee $75
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Quinnipiac University
Hamden, Connecticut
🏢 Private Safety
Acceptance rate 77%
Annual cost
$69,666/yr
Grad earnings
$83,759
SAT avg
1,212
ACT mid
N/A
Apply by Jan 10 Decision Feb 15 Fee $65
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New York University
New York, New York
🏢 Private Highly Selective
Acceptance rate 9.4%
Annual cost
$79,121/yr
Grad earnings
$82,509
SAT avg
1,527
ACT mid
34
Apply by Jan 5 Decision Apr 1 Fee $80
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New York University
New York, New York
🏢 Private Highly Selective
Acceptance rate 9.4%
Annual cost
$79,121/yr
Grad earnings
$82,509
SAT avg
1,527
ACT mid
34
Apply by Jan 1 Decision Feb 15 Fee $80
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New York University
New York, New York
🏢 Private Highly Selective
Acceptance rate 9.4%
Annual cost
$79,121/yr
Grad earnings
$82,509
SAT avg
1,527
ACT mid
34
Apply by Nov 1 Decision Dec 15 Fee $80
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Swarthmore College
Swarthmore, Pennsylvania
🏢 Private Highly Selective
Acceptance rate 6.9%
Annual cost
$80,014/yr
Grad earnings
$80,257
SAT avg
1,527
ACT mid
34
Apply by Jan 4 Decision Apr 1
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Swarthmore College
Swarthmore, Pennsylvania
🏢 Private Highly Selective
Acceptance rate 6.9%
Annual cost
$80,014/yr
Grad earnings
$80,257
SAT avg
1,527
ACT mid
34
Apply by Nov 15 Decision Dec 15
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Frequently asked questions

How many colleges offer Bachelor Degree in Visual and Performing Arts in USA?
143 colleges and universities currently offer Bachelor Degree programs in Visual and Performing Arts in USA, based on the latest US Department of Education College Scorecard data.
Which college has the highest graduate earnings for Visual and Performing Arts in USA?
Duke University leads with median graduate earnings of $97,800 ten years after enrollment for Bachelor Degree graduates.
What SAT score do I need for Visual and Performing Arts programs?
SAT requirements vary widely by college selectivity. Use the "My SAT score" filter above to see only colleges where your score meets or exceeds the average admitted student, from open-admission colleges to highly selective universities.

Careers after Bachelor Degree in Visual and Performing Arts

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