Visual & Performing Arts at George Mason University
If you plan to study Visual & Performing Arts, take a look at what George Mason University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
George Mason University is in Fairfax, VA.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 139 visual & performing arts degrees were awarded at George Mason University.
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Online & Distance Learning at George Mason University
Distance learning is available at George Mason University. Of 39,766 students, 7,435 (19%) studied exclusively online and 20,269 (51%) took at least some classes online.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the student demographics for Visual & Performing Arts graduates at George Mason University, by degree type.
Looking at the program as a whole, Visual & Performing Arts graduates at George Mason University are 69% women (96) and 31% men (43).
Visual & Performing Arts Bachelor’s Program at George Mason University
Of the 138 bachelor’s visual & performing arts graduates at George Mason University, 69% were women (95) and 31% were men (43).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Visual & Performing Arts bachelor’s degree recipients at George Mason University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 58 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 27 |
| Black / African American | 18 |
| Asian | 22 |
| Two or More Races | 6 |
| International (Nonresident) | 2 |
| Unknown | 5 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 53% of Visual & Performing Arts bachelor’s degree recipients at George Mason University, higher than the national average of 44%.*
Visual & Performing Arts Master’s Program at George Mason University
Of the 1 master’s visual & performing arts degrees awarded at George Mason University, 100% were women (1) and 0% were men (0).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Visual & Performing Arts master’s degree recipients at George Mason University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
Top-Paying Careers for Visual & Performing Arts Graduates
Students who finish Visual & Performing Arts program at George Mason University pursue many career paths. The table below ranks the highest-paying careers for Visual & Performing Arts graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Artists and Related Workers, All Other | $83,610 |
| Craft Artists | $76,826 |
| Photographers | $75,743 |
| Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators | $69,338 |
| Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary | $46,983 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
More about our data sources and methodologies.