Doctor’s Degrees in Visual & Performing Arts
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Education Levels of Visual & Performing Arts Majors
In 2020-2021, 1,669 doctor's degrees were awarded to visual and performing arts majors. This makes it the 14th most popular doctor's degree program in the country.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in visual and performing arts at each degree level.
Education Level | Number of Grads |
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Bachelor’s Degree | 94,717 |
Associate Degree | 20,063 |
Master’s Degree | 15,845 |
Undergraduate Certificate | 8,664 |
Basic Certificate | 7,392 |
Doctor’s Degree | 1,669 |
Graduate Certificate | 865 |
Earnings of Visual & Performing Arts Majors With Doctor’s Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding a doctor's degree in visual and performing arts is $37,718. This number may vary for a lot of reasons. For instance, you may decide to move to a location where people with your degree are rare and make more money. To get a better picture, earnings for this category of people can range from a low of $31,501 to a high of $41,899.
Student Debt
We do not have the data to calculate the median and range of debt loads for visual and performing arts students who are doctor's degree holders.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their doctor's degree in visual and performing arts. About 50.4% of graduates with this degree are female.
Gender | Number of Grads |
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Men | 828 |
Women | 841 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of visual and performing arts doctor’s degree students is as follows:
Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
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Asian | 114 |
Black or African American | 44 |
Hispanic or Latino | 84 |
White | 842 |
International Students | 470 |
Other Races/Ethnicities | 115 |
Most Popular Visual & Performing Arts Programs for Doctor’s Degrees
There are 127 colleges that offer a doctor’s degree in visual and performing arts. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
The most popular school in the United States for visual and performing arts students seekinga doctor's degree is Michigan State University. Each year, around 49,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $15,966 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $19,714 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 67 people received their doctor's degree in visual and performing arts from Michigan State. Of these students, 58% were women and 10% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of Cincinnati - Main Campus is the 2nd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in visual and performing arts. Roughly 40,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,099 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,224 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 52 doctor's degrees were handed out to visual and performing arts majors at UC. About 48% of this group were women, and 8% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of Rochester comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in visual and performing arts. Each year, around 11,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $58,276 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $46,779 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 51 people received their doctor's degree in visual and performing arts from University of Rochester. Around 18% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 43% were women.
University of North Texas is the 4th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in visual and performing arts. Each year, around 40,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,295 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,350 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 47 doctor's degrees were handed out to visual and performing arts majors at UNT. Of these students, 45% were women and 23% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Stony Brook University is the 5th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in visual and performing arts. Roughly 26,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,070 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,310 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 46 people received their doctor's degree in visual and performing arts from SUNY Stony Brook. About 43% of this group were women, and 15% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 6th most popular school in the country for visual and performing arts majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Florida State University. Roughly 43,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,640 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,684 per year. The visual and performing arts program at Florida State University awarded 44 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 14% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 55% were women.
The 7th most popular school in the country for visual and performing arts majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is The University of Texas at Austin. Each year, around 50,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,752 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,050 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 43 people received their doctor's degree in visual and performing arts from UT Austin. About 40% of this group were women, and 19% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Indiana University - Bloomington comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in visual and performing arts. Each year, around 43,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,913 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,909 per year. The visual and performing arts program at Indiana University - Bloomington awarded 42 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 24% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 45% were women.
The 9th most popular school in the country for visual and performing arts majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. Each year, around 52,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,446 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,635 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 40 doctor's degrees were handed out to visual and performing arts majors at UIUC. Of these students, 43% were women and 23% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Arizona State University - Tempe is the 9th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in visual and performing arts. Each year, around 74,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,710 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,720 per year. The visual and performing arts program at Arizona State University - Tempe awarded 40 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 15% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 50% were women.
The Graduate Center, CUNY comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in visual and performing arts. Roughly 9,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,930 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,930 per year. The visual and performing arts program at The Graduate Center, CUNY awarded 38 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 16% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 68% were women.
The 12th most popular school in the country for visual and performing arts majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Ohio State University - Main Campus. Roughly 61,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,018 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,560 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 36 doctor's degrees were handed out to visual and performing arts majors at Ohio State. Around 8% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 56% were women.
Boston University is the 13th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in visual and performing arts. Roughly 32,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $58,560 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $58,560 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 32 doctor's degrees were handed out to visual and performing arts majors at Boston U. About 72% of this group were women, and 13% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Texas Tech University is the 13th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in visual and performing arts. Each year, around 40,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,935 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,956 per year. The visual and performing arts program at Texas Tech University awarded 32 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 56% were women and 6% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of Southern California is the 15th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in visual and performing arts. Each year, around 46,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $60,446 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $60,446 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 31 people received their doctor's degree in visual and performing arts from USC. About 48% of this group were women, and 35% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Northwestern University comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in visual and performing arts. Roughly 22,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $60,276 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $56,067 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 27 doctor's degrees were handed out to visual and performing arts majors at Northwestern. About 41% of this group were women, and 11% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of Minnesota - Twin Cities comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in visual and performing arts. Each year, around 52,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $13,532 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $17,844 per year. The visual and performing arts program at University of Minnesota - Twin Cities awarded 27 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 70% were women and 11% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 16th most popular school in the country for visual and performing arts majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of Miami. Roughly 17,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $53,112 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $39,834 per year. The visual and performing arts program at University of Miami awarded 27 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 44% of this group were women, and 15% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of Wisconsin - Madison comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in visual and performing arts. Roughly 44,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,273 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,728 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 27 doctor's degrees were handed out to visual and performing arts majors at UW - Madison. About 56% of this group were women, and 11% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Columbia University in the City of New York is the 20th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in visual and performing arts. Roughly 30,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $59,450 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $50,496 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 26 doctor's degrees were handed out to visual and performing arts majors at Columbia. Around 8% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 46% were women.
Visual & Performing Arts Majors to Study
Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
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Music | 1,327 |
Fine & Studio Arts | 160 |
Drama & Theater Arts | 69 |
Film, Video & Photographic Arts | 46 |
General Visual & Performing Arts | 32 |
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to visual and performing arts that offer doctor’s degrees.
Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
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Theology & Religious Vocations | 2,356 |
English Language & Literature | 1,092 |
Foreign Languages & Linguistics | 1,000 |
Philosophy & Religious Studies | 629 |
Liberal Arts & Humanities | 90 |
References
*The racial-ethnic minority student count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
- College Factual
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- Bureau of Labor Statistics
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