2026 Visual & Performing Arts Rankings - Page 9

Best Colleges for Visual & Performing Arts

Rankings 401-450 of 1,693 colleges for Visual & Performing Arts

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Rankings based on field productivity, program depth, retention rates, and institutional quality in Visual & Performing Arts.
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#401

Scottsdale, AZ

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
66.5 / 100
66.5
Field Productivity
5.5% productivity
94%
Program Depth
16 programs
94%
Retention
67%
28%

Scottsdale Community College scores above average in the program-field ranking at 67, ranking in the 96th percentile for field scale.

The college enrolls 6,875 students with in-state tuition of $2,328.

Field productivity stands at 5% (94th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#402

Knoxville, TN

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
66.5 / 100
66.5
Field Productivity
0.5% productivity
29%
Program Depth
11 programs
85%
Retention
91%
91%

The University of Tennessee-Knoxville scores above average in the program-field ranking at 67, ranking in the 91th percentile for retention rate.

The college enrolls 36,304 students with in-state tuition of $11,332.

Field productivity stands at 0% (29th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#403

Cleveland, OH

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
66.5 / 100
66.5
Field Productivity
0.5% productivity
37%
Program Depth
7 programs
65%
Retention
92%
92%

Case Western Reserve University scores above average in the program-field ranking at 67, ranking in the 92th percentile for retention rate.

The college enrolls 12,266 students with in-state tuition of $64,100.

Field productivity stands at 1% (37th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#404

Cedarville, OH

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
66.5 / 100
66.5
Field Productivity
1.0% productivity
63%
Program Depth
8 programs
72%
Retention
85%
81%

Cedarville University scores above average in the program-field ranking at 67, ranking in the 81th percentile for retention rate.

The college enrolls 5,374 students with in-state tuition of $35,878.

Field productivity stands at 1% (63rd percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#405

Mesa, AZ

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
66.5 / 100
66.5
Field Productivity
4.8% productivity
93%
Program Depth
20 programs
98%
Retention
65%
23%

Mesa Community College scores above average in the program-field ranking at 67, ranking in the 99th percentile for field scale.

The college enrolls 16,624 students with in-state tuition of $2,328.

Field productivity stands at 5% (93rd percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#406

Kalamazoo, MI

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
66.4 / 100
66.4
Field Productivity
1.5% productivity
78%
Program Depth
5 programs
46%
Retention
84%
78%

Kalamazoo College scores above average in the program-field ranking at 66, ranking in the 90th percentile for completion rate.

The college enrolls 1,196 students with in-state tuition of $58,185.

Field productivity stands at 2% (78th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#407

Albuquerque, NM

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
66.4 / 100
66.4
Field Productivity
0.9% productivity
61%
Program Depth
10 programs
81%
Retention
73%
46%

University of New Mexico-Main Campus scores above average in the program-field ranking at 66, ranking in the 91th percentile for field scale.

The college enrolls 22,700 students with in-state tuition of $6,803.

Field productivity stands at 1% (61st percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#408

Reading, PA

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
66.4 / 100
66.4
Field Productivity
3.1% productivity
91%
Program Depth
9 programs
77%
Retention
63%
18%

Albright College scores above average in the program-field ranking at 66, ranking in the 91th percentile for field productivity.

The college enrolls 1,652 students with in-state tuition of $27,560.

Field productivity stands at 3% (91st percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#409

Des Moines, IA

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
66.4 / 100
66.4
Field Productivity
0.9% productivity
59%
Program Depth
11 programs
85%
Retention
84%
78%

Drake University scores above average in the program-field ranking at 66, ranking in the 85th percentile for program depth.

The college enrolls 4,504 students with in-state tuition of $49,466.

Field productivity stands at 1% (59th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#410

Davidson, NC

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
66.3 / 100
66.3
Field Productivity
1.2% productivity
71%
Program Depth
3 programs
21%
Retention
95%
95%

Davidson College scores above average in the program-field ranking at 66, ranking in the 98th percentile for completion rate.

The college enrolls 1,904 students with in-state tuition of $59,510.

Field productivity stands at 1% (71st percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#411

Boca Raton, FL

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
66.3 / 100
66.3
Field Productivity
2.2% productivity
87%
Program Depth
6 programs
56%
Retention
71%
40%

Lynn University scores above average in the program-field ranking at 66, ranking in the 87th percentile for field productivity.

The college enrolls 3,501 students with in-state tuition of $41,200.

Field productivity stands at 2% (87th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#412

Dallas, TX

Complete Data Private For-Profit
Overall Score
66.3 / 100
66.3
Field Productivity
62.1% productivity
100%
Program Depth
3 programs
21%
Retention
59%
10%

KD Conservatory College of Film and Dramatic Arts scores above average in the program-field ranking at 66, ranking in the 100th percentile for field productivity.

The college enrolls 87 students with in-state tuition of $17,430.

Field productivity stands at 62% (100th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#413

Santa Barbara, CA

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
66.3 / 100
66.3
Field Productivity
1.4% productivity
76%
Program Depth
5 programs
46%
Retention
87%
85%

Westmont College scores above average in the program-field ranking at 66, ranking in the 87th percentile for completion rate.

The college enrolls 1,310 students with in-state tuition of $50,550.

Field productivity stands at 1% (76th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#414

Springfield, MO

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
66.2 / 100
66.2
Field Productivity
2.4% productivity
88%
Program Depth
7 programs
65%
Retention
77%
59%

Drury University scores above average in the program-field ranking at 66, ranking in the 88th percentile for field productivity.

The college enrolls 1,596 students with in-state tuition of $33,900.

Field productivity stands at 2% (88th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#415

Durham, NC

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
66 / 100
66
Field Productivity
0.4% productivity
26%
Program Depth
7 programs
65%
Retention
96%
96%

Duke University scores above average in the program-field ranking at 66, ranking in the 99th percentile for completion rate.

The college enrolls 17,112 students with in-state tuition of $63,450.

Field productivity stands at 0% (26th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#416

Winston-Salem, NC

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
65.9 / 100
65.9
Field Productivity
0.5% productivity
33%
Program Depth
7 programs
65%
Retention
95%
95%

Wake Forest University scores above average in the program-field ranking at 66, ranking in the 99th percentile for completion rate.

The college enrolls 9,121 students with in-state tuition of $63,608.

Field productivity stands at 1% (33rd percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#417

Camarillo, CA

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
65.9 / 100
65.9
Field Productivity
1.5% productivity
77%
Program Depth
4 programs
34%
Retention
73%
46%

California State University-Channel Islands scores above average in the program-field ranking at 66.

The college enrolls 5,688 students with in-state tuition of $5,742.

Field productivity stands at 1% (77th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#418

Clemson, SC

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
65.9 / 100
65.9
Field Productivity
0.5% productivity
36%
Program Depth
5 programs
46%
Retention
93%
93%

Clemson University scores above average in the program-field ranking at 66, ranking in the 93th percentile for retention rate.

The college enrolls 28,747 students with in-state tuition of $14,038.

Field productivity stands at 1% (36th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#419

Providence, RI

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
65.9 / 100
65.9
Field Productivity
1.0% productivity
64%
Program Depth
19 programs
97%
Retention
74%
50%

Rhode Island College scores above average in the program-field ranking at 66, ranking in the 97th percentile for program depth.

The college enrolls 5,767 students with in-state tuition of $9,481.

Field productivity stands at 1% (64th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#420

New York, NY

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
65.8 / 100
65.8
Field Productivity
27.7% productivity
98%
Program Depth
1 programs
0%
Retention
67%
28%

New York School of Interior Design scores above average in the program-field ranking at 66, ranking in the 98th percentile for field productivity.

The college enrolls 593 students with in-state tuition of $36,600.

Field productivity stands at 28% (98th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#421

Lexington, KY

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
65.6 / 100
65.6
Field Productivity
1.4% productivity
76%
Program Depth
7 programs
65%
Retention
83%
75%

Transylvania University scores above average in the program-field ranking at 66, ranking in the 85th percentile for completion rate.

The college enrolls 1,022 students with in-state tuition of $43,160.

Field productivity stands at 1% (76th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#422

Chandler, AZ

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
65.6 / 100
65.6
Field Productivity
3.1% productivity
91%
Program Depth
12 programs
88%
Retention
68%
31%

Chandler-Gilbert Community College scores above average in the program-field ranking at 66, ranking in the 97th percentile for field scale.

The college enrolls 14,725 students with in-state tuition of $2,328.

Field productivity stands at 3% (91st percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#423

Wenham, MA

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
65.6 / 100
65.6
Field Productivity
1.6% productivity
79%
Program Depth
6 programs
56%
Retention
83%
75%

Gordon College scores above average in the program-field ranking at 66.

The college enrolls 1,610 students with in-state tuition of $27,000.

Field productivity stands at 2% (79th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#424

California, PA

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
65.6 / 100
65.6
Field Productivity
1.2% productivity
72%
Program Depth
8 programs
72%
Retention
70%
37%

Pennsylvania Western University scores above average in the program-field ranking at 66, ranking in the 85th percentile for field scale.

The college enrolls 11,305 students with in-state tuition of $7,716.

Field productivity stands at 1% (72nd percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#425

Glendora, CA

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
65.5 / 100
65.5
Field Productivity
1.7% productivity
82%
Program Depth
10 programs
81%
Retention
70%
37%

Citrus College scores above average in the program-field ranking at 66, ranking in the 88th percentile for field scale.

The college enrolls 9,915 students with in-state tuition of $1,104.

Field productivity stands at 2% (82nd percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#426

Claremont, CA

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
65.5 / 100
65.5
Field Productivity
1.3% productivity
73%
Program Depth
5 programs
46%
Retention
88%
86%

Scripps College scores above average in the program-field ranking at 66, ranking in the 95th percentile for completion rate.

The college enrolls 1,103 students with in-state tuition of $63,216.

Field productivity stands at 1% (73rd percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#427

Edmond, OK

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
65.5 / 100
65.5
Field Productivity
1.5% productivity
77%
Program Depth
22 programs
98%
Retention
66%
26%

University of Central Oklahoma scores above average in the program-field ranking at 66, ranking in the 98th percentile for program depth.

The college enrolls 12,148 students with in-state tuition of $7,284.

Field productivity stands at 1% (77th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#428

Dix Hills, NY

Complete Data Private For-Profit
Overall Score
65.4 / 100
65.4
Field Productivity
7.0% productivity
94%
Program Depth
7 programs
65%
Retention
75%
52%

Five Towns College scores above average in the program-field ranking at 65, ranking in the 94th percentile for field productivity.

The college enrolls 723 students with in-state tuition of $28,450.

Field productivity stands at 7% (94th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#429

Phoenix, AZ

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
65.3 / 100
65.3
Field Productivity
4.2% productivity
92%
Program Depth
19 programs
97%
Retention
62%
17%

Phoenix College scores above average in the program-field ranking at 65, ranking in the 97th percentile for field scale.

The college enrolls 10,384 students with in-state tuition of $2,328.

Field productivity stands at 4% (92nd percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#430

Randolph, VT

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
65.3 / 100
65.3
Field Productivity
1.3% productivity
74%
Program Depth
13 programs
91%
Retention
67%
28%

Vermont State University scores above average in the program-field ranking at 65, ranking in the 91th percentile for program depth.

The college enrolls 5,136 students with in-state tuition of $9,984.

Field productivity stands at 1% (74th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#431

Lewiston, ME

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
65.2 / 100
65.2
Field Productivity
1.1% productivity
66%
Program Depth
4 programs
34%
Retention
94%
94%

Bates College scores above average in the program-field ranking at 65, ranking in the 97th percentile for completion rate.

The college enrolls 1,753 students with in-state tuition of $63,478.

Field productivity stands at 1% (66th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#432

Henderson, TN

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
65.2 / 100
65.2
Field Productivity
1.7% productivity
81%
Program Depth
6 programs
56%
Retention
81%
71%

Freed-Hardeman University scores above average in the program-field ranking at 65, ranking in the 81th percentile for field productivity.

The college enrolls 2,294 students with in-state tuition of $25,000.

Field productivity stands at 2% (81st percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#433

Baton Rouge, LA

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
65.2 / 100
65.2
Field Productivity
0.7% productivity
45%
Program Depth
7 programs
65%
Retention
84%
78%

Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College scores above average in the program-field ranking at 65, ranking in the 93th percentile for field scale.

The college enrolls 39,418 students with in-state tuition of $8,038.

Field productivity stands at 1% (45th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#434

Decatur, GA

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
65.1 / 100
65.1
Field Productivity
1.5% productivity
78%
Program Depth
5 programs
46%
Retention
80%
68%

Agnes Scott College scores above average in the program-field ranking at 65, ranking in the 95th percentile for completion rate.

The college enrolls 1,077 students with in-state tuition of $47,820.

Field productivity stands at 1% (78th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#435

Conway, SC

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
65.1 / 100
65.1
Field Productivity
1.2% productivity
69%
Program Depth
6 programs
56%
Retention
76%
56%

Coastal Carolina University scores above average in the program-field ranking at 65, ranking in the 83th percentile for field scale.

The college enrolls 10,829 students with in-state tuition of $11,460.

Field productivity stands at 1% (69th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#436

Lookout Mountain, GA

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
65.1 / 100
65.1
Field Productivity
1.9% productivity
84%
Program Depth
3 programs
21%
Retention
87%
85%

Covenant College scores above average in the program-field ranking at 65, ranking in the 88th percentile for completion rate.

The college enrolls 928 students with in-state tuition of $39,270.

Field productivity stands at 2% (84th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#437

Staunton, VA

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
65.1 / 100
65.1
Field Productivity
3.7% productivity
92%
Program Depth
6 programs
56%
Retention
61%
14%

Mary Baldwin University scores above average in the program-field ranking at 65, ranking in the 92th percentile for field productivity.

The college enrolls 1,792 students with in-state tuition of $32,732.

Field productivity stands at 4% (92nd percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#438

Winona Lake, IN

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
65 / 100
65
Field Productivity
1.2% productivity
70%
Program Depth
7 programs
65%
Retention
80%
68%

Grace College and Theological Seminary scores above average in the program-field ranking at 65.

The college enrolls 2,271 students with in-state tuition of $27,992.

Field productivity stands at 1% (70th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#439

Madison, NJ

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
64.9 / 100
64.9
Field Productivity
1.2% productivity
69%
Program Depth
4 programs
34%
Retention
84%
78%

Drew University scores above average in the program-field ranking at 65, ranking in the 94th percentile for completion rate.

The college enrolls 2,226 students with in-state tuition of $44,260.

Field productivity stands at 1% (69th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#440

Edinburg, TX

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
64.9 / 100
64.9
Field Productivity
0.6% productivity
42%
Program Depth
8 programs
72%
Retention
79%
66%

The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley scores above average in the program-field ranking at 65, ranking in the 90th percentile for field scale.

The college enrolls 31,931 students with in-state tuition of $7,637.

Field productivity stands at 1% (42nd percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#441

Fredericksburg, VA

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
64.9 / 100
64.9
Field Productivity
1.2% productivity
71%
Program Depth
4 programs
34%
Retention
82%
74%

University of Mary Washington scores above average in the program-field ranking at 65.

The college enrolls 3,808 students with in-state tuition of $8,938.

Field productivity stands at 1% (71st percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#442

Kirksville, MO

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
64.9 / 100
64.9
Field Productivity
1.1% productivity
68%
Program Depth
6 programs
56%
Retention
84%
78%

Truman State University scores above average in the program-field ranking at 65.

The college enrolls 3,636 students with in-state tuition of $9,132.

Field productivity stands at 1% (68th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#443

Lancaster, PA

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
64.9 / 100
64.9
Field Productivity
1.0% productivity
63%
Program Depth
6 programs
56%
Retention
85%
81%

Franklin and Marshall College scores above average in the program-field ranking at 65, ranking in the 93th percentile for completion rate.

The college enrolls 1,911 students with in-state tuition of $68,180.

Field productivity stands at 1% (63rd percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#444

Searcy, AR

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
64.8 / 100
64.8
Field Productivity
0.8% productivity
53%
Program Depth
10 programs
81%
Retention
87%
85%

Harding University scores above average in the program-field ranking at 65, ranking in the 85th percentile for retention rate.

The college enrolls 4,608 students with in-state tuition of $24,240.

Field productivity stands at 1% (53rd percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#445

Moorpark, CA

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
64.8 / 100
64.8
Field Productivity
1.0% productivity
64%
Program Depth
10 programs
81%
Retention
83%
75%

Moorpark College scores above average in the program-field ranking at 65, ranking in the 86th percentile for field scale.

The college enrolls 14,091 students with in-state tuition of $1,340.

Field productivity stands at 1% (64th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#446

San Juan, PR

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
64.5 / 100
64.5
Field Productivity
9.9% productivity
95%
Program Depth
8 programs
72%
Retention
76%
56%

Escuela de Artes Plasticas y Diseno de Puerto Rico scores above average in the program-field ranking at 65, ranking in the 95th percentile for field productivity.

The college enrolls 497 students with in-state tuition of $4,300.

Field productivity stands at 10% (95th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#447

Avondale, AZ

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
64.5 / 100
64.5
Field Productivity
5.7% productivity
94%
Program Depth
8 programs
72%
Retention
69%
34%

Estrella Mountain Community College scores above average in the program-field ranking at 65, ranking in the 98th percentile for field scale.

The college enrolls 10,069 students with in-state tuition of $2,328.

Field productivity stands at 6% (94th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#448

Lincoln, NE

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
64.5 / 100
64.5
Field Productivity
1.8% productivity
83%
Program Depth
8 programs
72%
Retention
75%
52%

Nebraska Wesleyan University scores above average in the program-field ranking at 65, ranking in the 83th percentile for field productivity.

The college enrolls 1,690 students with in-state tuition of $40,648.

Field productivity stands at 2% (83rd percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#449

Stockton, CA

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
64.5 / 100
64.5
Field Productivity
0.6% productivity
41%
Program Depth
10 programs
81%
Retention
89%
88%

University of the Pacific scores above average in the program-field ranking at 65, ranking in the 88th percentile for retention rate.

The college enrolls 6,755 students with in-state tuition of $54,506.

Field productivity stands at 1% (41st percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#450

Center Valley, PA

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
64.4 / 100
64.4
Field Productivity
2.2% productivity
86%
Program Depth
3 programs
21%
Retention
81%
71%

DeSales University scores above average in the program-field ranking at 64, ranking in the 86th percentile for field productivity.

The college enrolls 2,919 students with in-state tuition of $43,000.

Field productivity stands at 2% (86th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

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