2026 Visual & Performing Arts Rankings - Page 17

Best Colleges for Visual & Performing Arts

Rankings 801-850 of 1,714 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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#801

Atlanta, GA

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
51.3 / 100
51.3
Field Productivity
1.6% productivity
81%
Program Depth
4 programs
33%
Retention
60%
11%

Atlanta Technical College has a program-field ranking score of 51, ranking in the 81th percentile for field productivity.

The college enrolls 4,498 students with in-state tuition of $2,400 (excl. fees).

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

#802

Spearfish, SD

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
51.3 / 100
51.3
Field Productivity
1.0% productivity
63%
Program Depth
7 programs
65%
Retention
72%
43%

Black Hills State University has a program-field ranking score of 51.

The college enrolls 3,346 students with in-state tuition of $7,616 (excl. fees).

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

#803

Plymouth, NH

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
51.3 / 100
51.3
Field Productivity
0.9% productivity
59%
Program Depth
6 programs
56%
Retention
71%
40%

Plymouth State University has a program-field ranking score of 51.

The college enrolls 3,707 students with in-state tuition of $11,870 (excl. fees).

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

#804

Akron, OH

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
51.3 / 100
51.3
Field Productivity
0.4% productivity
29%
Program Depth
21 programs
98%
Retention
73%
46%

University of Akron Main Campus has a program-field ranking score of 51, ranking in the 98th percentile for program depth.

The college enrolls 13,332 students with in-state tuition of $10,399 (excl. fees).

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

#805

Washington, DC

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
51.3 / 100
51.3
Field Productivity
0.9% productivity
60%
Program Depth
3 programs
20%
Retention
77%
59%

Gallaudet University has a program-field ranking score of 51, ranking in the 87th percentile for completion rate.

The college enrolls 1,335 students with in-state tuition of $18,292 (excl. fees).

Field productivity stands at 1% (60th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#806

Norfolk, VA

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
51.3 / 100
51.3
Field Productivity
0.4% productivity
21%
Program Depth
7 programs
65%
Retention
76%
56%

Old Dominion University has a program-field ranking score of 51.

The college enrolls 23,743 students with in-state tuition of $7,590 (excl. fees).

Field productivity stands at 0% (21st percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#807

Milwaukee, WI

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
51.3 / 100
51.3
Field Productivity
0.9% productivity
58%
Program Depth
5 programs
46%
Retention
80%
69%

Wisconsin Lutheran College has a program-field ranking score of 51.

The college enrolls 1,027 students with in-state tuition of $34,520 (excl. fees).

Field productivity stands at 1% (58th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#808

Long Island City, NY

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
51.2 / 100
51.2
Field Productivity
1.0% productivity
64%
Program Depth
7 programs
65%
Retention
60%
11%

CUNY LaGuardia Community College has a program-field ranking score of 51, ranking in the 85th percentile for field scale.

The college enrolls 14,494 students with in-state tuition of $4,800 (excl. fees).

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

#809

Branchburg, NJ

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
51.2 / 100
51.2
Field Productivity
0.9% productivity
60%
Program Depth
8 programs
72%
Retention
70%
37%

Raritan Valley Community College has a program-field ranking score of 51.

The college enrolls 6,762 students with in-state tuition of $6,240 (excl. fees).

Field productivity stands at 1% (60th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#810

Easton, MA

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
51.2 / 100
51.2
Field Productivity
0.6% productivity
38%
Program Depth
3 programs
20%
Retention
85%
81%

Stonehill College has a program-field ranking score of 51, ranking in the 96th percentile for completion rate.

The college enrolls 2,674 students with in-state tuition of $52,800 (excl. fees).

Field productivity stands at 1% (38th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#811

Portland, ME

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
51.1 / 100
51.1
Field Productivity
0.6% productivity
39%
Program Depth
12 programs
88%
Retention
76%
56%

University of Southern Maine has a program-field ranking score of 51, ranking in the 88th percentile for program depth.

The college enrolls 7,604 students with in-state tuition of $8,316 (excl. fees).

Field productivity stands at 1% (39th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#812

Fitchburg, MA

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
51.1 / 100
51.1
Field Productivity
0.7% productivity
46%
Program Depth
7 programs
65%
Retention
73%
46%

Fitchburg State University has a program-field ranking score of 51.

The college enrolls 5,892 students with in-state tuition of $970 (excl. fees).

Field productivity stands at 1% (46th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#813

Hoboken, NJ

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
51.1 / 100
51.1
Field Productivity
0.4% productivity
22%
Program Depth
2 programs
9%
Retention
94%
94%

Stevens Institute of Technology has a program-field ranking score of 51, ranking in the 95th percentile for completion rate.

The college enrolls 8,469 students with in-state tuition of $58,680 (excl. fees).

Field productivity stands at 0% (22nd percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#814

Tulsa, OK

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
50.9 / 100
50.9
Field Productivity
0.5% productivity
34%
Program Depth
8 programs
72%
Retention
85%
81%

University of Tulsa has a program-field ranking score of 51, ranking in the 81th percentile for retention rate.

The college enrolls 3,914 students with in-state tuition of $46,932 (excl. fees).

Field productivity stands at 1% (34th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#815

Mitchell, SD

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
50.9 / 100
50.9
Field Productivity
1.7% productivity
82%
Program Depth
4 programs
33%
Retention
69%
33%

Dakota Wesleyan University has a program-field ranking score of 51, ranking in the 82th percentile for field productivity.

The college enrolls 892 students with in-state tuition of $31,700 (excl. fees).

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

#816

Columbus, MS

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
50.9 / 100
50.9
Field Productivity
1.4% productivity
76%
Program Depth
3 programs
20%
Retention
72%
43%

Mississippi University for Women has a program-field ranking score of 51.

The college enrolls 2,193 students with in-state tuition of $7,992 (excl. fees).

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

#817

York, PA

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
50.9 / 100
50.9
Field Productivity
0.7% productivity
50%
Program Depth
6 programs
56%
Retention
77%
59%

York College of Pennsylvania has a program-field ranking score of 51.

The college enrolls 3,825 students with in-state tuition of $22,120 (excl. fees).

Field productivity stands at 1% (50th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#818

Saint Mary of the Woods, IN

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
50.8 / 100
50.8
Field Productivity
1.3% productivity
74%
Program Depth
4 programs
33%
Retention
67%
27%

Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College has a program-field ranking score of 51.

The college enrolls 1,159 students with in-state tuition of $31,990 (excl. fees).

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

#819

De Pere, WI

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
50.7 / 100
50.7
Field Productivity
0.7% productivity
48%
Program Depth
4 programs
33%
Retention
82%
74%

Saint Norbert College has a program-field ranking score of 51.

The college enrolls 2,032 students with in-state tuition of $43,532 (excl. fees).

Field productivity stands at 1% (48th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#820

Visalia, CA

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
50.6 / 100
50.6
Field Productivity
0.7% productivity
46%
Program Depth
9 programs
76%
Retention
70%
37%

College of the Sequoias has a program-field ranking score of 51.

The college enrolls 14,494 students with in-state tuition of $1,288 (excl. fees).

Field productivity stands at 1% (46th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#821

Little Rock, AR

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
50.4 / 100
50.4
Field Productivity
0.6% productivity
44%
Program Depth
10 programs
80%
Retention
71%
40%

University of Arkansas at Little Rock has a program-field ranking score of 50, ranking in the 80th percentile for program depth.

The college enrolls 8,216 students with in-state tuition of $6,600 (excl. fees).

Field productivity stands at 1% (44th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#822

Fayetteville, NC

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
50.4 / 100
50.4
Field Productivity
1.9% productivity
84%
Program Depth
3 programs
20%
Retention
58%
8%

Fayetteville Technical Community College has a program-field ranking score of 50, ranking in the 91th percentile for field scale.

The college enrolls 11,755 students with in-state tuition of $2,432 (excl. fees).

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

Overall Score
50.4 / 100
50.4
Field Productivity
3.8% productivity
92%
Program Depth
6 programs
56%
Retention
58%
8%

Institute of American Indian and Alaska Native Culture and Arts Development has a program-field ranking score of 50, ranking in the 92th percentile for field productivity.

The college enrolls 947 students with in-state tuition of $5,166 (excl. fees).

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

#824

Huntingdon, PA

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
50.4 / 100
50.4
Field Productivity
0.9% productivity
60%
Program Depth
2 programs
9%
Retention
77%
59%

Juniata College has a program-field ranking score of 50, ranking in the 91th percentile for completion rate.

The college enrolls 1,321 students with in-state tuition of $55,322 (excl. fees).

Field productivity stands at 1% (60th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#825

Murray, KY

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
50.4 / 100
50.4
Field Productivity
0.6% productivity
41%
Program Depth
5 programs
46%
Retention
76%
56%

Murray State University has a program-field ranking score of 50.

The college enrolls 10,020 students with in-state tuition of $8,436 (excl. fees).

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

#826

San Luis Obispo, CA

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
50.3 / 100
50.3
Field Productivity
0.6% productivity
44%
Program Depth
12 programs
88%
Retention
69%
33%

Cuesta College has a program-field ranking score of 50, ranking in the 88th percentile for program depth.

The college enrolls 11,283 students with in-state tuition of $1,288 (excl. fees).

Field productivity stands at 1% (44th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#827

Los Angeles, CA

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
50.3 / 100
50.3
Field Productivity
1.0% productivity
63%
Program Depth
2 programs
9%
Retention
100%
99%

World Mission University has a program-field ranking score of 50, ranking in the 99th percentile for retention rate.

The college enrolls 510 students with in-state tuition of $6,720 (excl. fees).

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

#828

Omaha, NE

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
50.3 / 100
50.3
Field Productivity
0.3% productivity
13%
Program Depth
6 programs
56%
Retention
92%
92%

Creighton University has a program-field ranking score of 50, ranking in the 92th percentile for retention rate.

The college enrolls 8,581 students with in-state tuition of $45,000 (excl. fees).

Field productivity stands at 0% (13th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#829

Ocala, FL

Complete Data Private For-Profit
Overall Score
50.3 / 100
50.3
Field Productivity
2.1% productivity
86%
Program Depth
1 programs
0%
Retention
67%
27%

Rasmussen University-Florida has a program-field ranking score of 50, ranking in the 86th percentile for field productivity.

The college enrolls 3,121 students with in-state tuition of $13,452 (excl. fees).

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

#830

Saint Paul, MN

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
50.2 / 100
50.2
Field Productivity
0.4% productivity
25%
Program Depth
6 programs
56%
Retention
87%
85%

Bethel University has a program-field ranking score of 50, ranking in the 85th percentile for retention rate.

The college enrolls 3,603 students with in-state tuition of $42,760 (excl. fees).

Field productivity stands at 0% (25th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#831

Irving, TX

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
50.2 / 100
50.2
Field Productivity
0.6% productivity
40%
Program Depth
7 programs
65%
Retention
81%
71%

University of Dallas has a program-field ranking score of 50.

The college enrolls 2,078 students with in-state tuition of $47,300 (excl. fees).

Field productivity stands at 1% (40th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#832

Albany, GA

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
50.2 / 100
50.2
Field Productivity
1.4% productivity
77%
Program Depth
5 programs
46%
Retention
54%
4%

Albany Technical College has a program-field ranking score of 50.

The college enrolls 2,719 students with in-state tuition of $2,400 (excl. fees).

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

#833

Houston, TX

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
50.1 / 100
50.1
Field Productivity
0.6% productivity
44%
Program Depth
2 programs
9%
Retention
75%
53%

University of Houston-Clear Lake has a program-field ranking score of 50.

The college enrolls 8,137 students with in-state tuition of $6,600 (excl. fees).

Field productivity stands at 1% (44th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#834

Augusta, GA

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
50.1 / 100
50.1
Field Productivity
1.8% productivity
83%
Program Depth
3 programs
20%
Retention
58%
8%

Augusta Technical College has a program-field ranking score of 50, ranking in the 83th percentile for field productivity.

The college enrolls 4,455 students with in-state tuition of $3,000 (excl. fees).

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

#835

Valparaiso, IN

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
50.1 / 100
50.1
Field Productivity
0.5% productivity
34%
Program Depth
9 programs
76%
Retention
79%
66%

Valparaiso University has a program-field ranking score of 50.

The college enrolls 2,579 students with in-state tuition of $45,136 (excl. fees).

Field productivity stands at 1% (34th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#836

North East, MD

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
50.1 / 100
50.1
Field Productivity
1.9% productivity
84%
Program Depth
11 programs
85%
Retention
57%
6%

Cecil College has a program-field ranking score of 50, ranking in the 85th percentile for program depth.

The college enrolls 1,749 students with in-state tuition of $7,290 (excl. fees).

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

#837

Pella, IA

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
50.1 / 100
50.1
Field Productivity
1.1% productivity
68%
Program Depth
4 programs
33%
Retention
73%
46%

Central College has a program-field ranking score of 50.

The college enrolls 1,084 students with in-state tuition of $20,988 (excl. fees).

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

#838

Sioux Center, IA

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
50.1 / 100
50.1
Field Productivity
0.6% productivity
43%
Program Depth
10 programs
80%
Retention
85%
81%

Dordt University has a program-field ranking score of 50, ranking in the 81th percentile for retention rate.

The college enrolls 1,952 students with in-state tuition of $35,360 (excl. fees).

Field productivity stands at 1% (43rd percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#839

San Diego, CA

Complete Data Private For-Profit
Overall Score
50.1 / 100
50.1
Field Productivity
5.5% productivity
94%
Program Depth
2 programs
9%
Retention
50%
2%

Newschool of Architecture and Design has a program-field ranking score of 50, ranking in the 94th percentile for field productivity.

The college enrolls 273 students with in-state tuition of $29,691 (excl. fees).

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

#840

Gurabo, PR

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
50.1 / 100
50.1
Field Productivity
0.8% productivity
53%
Program Depth
6 programs
56%
Retention
75%
53%

Universidad Ana G. Mendez-Gurabo Campus has a program-field ranking score of 50.

The college enrolls 9,909 students with in-state tuition of $4,920 (excl. fees).

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

#841

Rocklin, CA

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
49.9 / 100
49.9
Field Productivity
0.7% productivity
48%
Program Depth
8 programs
72%
Retention
69%
33%

Sierra College has a program-field ranking score of 50, ranking in the 83th percentile for field scale.

The college enrolls 19,125 students with in-state tuition of $1,104 (excl. fees).

Field productivity stands at 1% (48th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#842

Magnolia, AR

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
49.9 / 100
49.9
Field Productivity
0.9% productivity
61%
Program Depth
5 programs
46%
Retention
69%
33%

Southern Arkansas University Main Campus has a program-field ranking score of 50.

The college enrolls 4,732 students with in-state tuition of $7,200 (excl. fees).

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

#843

Westfield, MA

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
49.8 / 100
49.8
Field Productivity
0.7% productivity
48%
Program Depth
3 programs
20%
Retention
71%
40%

Westfield State University has a program-field ranking score of 50, ranking in the 82th percentile for completion rate.

The college enrolls 4,588 students with in-state tuition of $970 (excl. fees).

Field productivity stands at 1% (48th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#844

Farmville, VA

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
49.7 / 100
49.7
Field Productivity
0.7% productivity
49%
Program Depth
2 programs
9%
Retention
78%
63%

Longwood University has a program-field ranking score of 50.

The college enrolls 4,612 students with in-state tuition of $8,660 (excl. fees).

Field productivity stands at 1% (49th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#845

Geneseo, NY

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
49.7 / 100
49.7
Field Productivity
0.5% productivity
36%
Program Depth
4 programs
33%
Retention
84%
78%

SUNY College at Geneseo has a program-field ranking score of 50.

The college enrolls 3,945 students with in-state tuition of $7,070 (excl. fees).

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

#846

Santa Maria, CA

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
49.7 / 100
49.7
Field Productivity
0.7% productivity
52%
Program Depth
10 programs
80%
Retention
68%
31%

Allan Hancock College has a program-field ranking score of 50, ranking in the 80th percentile for program depth.

The college enrolls 11,463 students with in-state tuition of $1,104 (excl. fees).

Field productivity stands at 1% (52nd percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#847

Duluth, GA

Complete Data Private For-Profit
Overall Score
49.7 / 100
49.7
Field Productivity
19.7% productivity
97%
Program Depth
2 programs
9%
Retention
32%
0%

Atlanta Institute of Music and Media has a program-field ranking score of 50, ranking in the 97th percentile for field productivity.

The college enrolls 249 students.

Field productivity stands at 20% (97th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#848

Albany, NY

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
49.7 / 100
49.7
Field Productivity
0.3% productivity
13%
Program Depth
5 programs
46%
Retention
83%
75%

University at Albany has a program-field ranking score of 50.

The college enrolls 17,560 students with in-state tuition of $7,070 (excl. fees).

Field productivity stands at 0% (13th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#849

Valdosta, GA

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
49.7 / 100
49.7
Field Productivity
0.8% productivity
54%
Program Depth
6 programs
56%
Retention
67%
27%

Valdosta State University has a program-field ranking score of 50.

The college enrolls 10,262 students with in-state tuition of $4,371 (excl. fees).

Field productivity stands at 1% (54th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#850

San Marcos, CA

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
49.6 / 100
49.6
Field Productivity
0.5% productivity
37%
Program Depth
19 programs
97%
Retention
71%
40%

Palomar College has a program-field ranking score of 50, ranking in the 97th percentile for program depth.

The college enrolls 19,550 students with in-state tuition of $1,288 (excl. fees).

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

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