Doctor’s Degrees in General Visual & Performing Arts
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Education Levels of Visual Arts Majors
In 2020-2021, 32 doctor's degrees were awarded to visual arts majors. This makes it the 167th most popular doctor's degree program in the country.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in visual arts at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degree | 3,794 |
| Associate Degree | 1,636 |
| Basic Certificate | 478 |
| Master’s Degree | 343 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 57 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 32 |
| Graduate Certificate | 15 |
Earnings of Visual Arts Majors With Doctor’s Degrees
At this time, we do not have the data to estimate the median earnings for this class of people.
Student Debt
The data on debt ranges for visual arts majors who have their doctor's degree is not available.
Student Diversity
More men than women pursue doctor's degrees in visual arts. About 56.3% of graduates in this field are male.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 18 |
| Women | 14 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of visual arts doctor’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 21 |
| International Students | 10 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 1 |
Most Popular Visual Arts Programs for Doctor’s Degrees
There are 7 colleges that offer a doctor’s degree in visual arts. Learn more about the most popular 7 below:
Texas Tech University tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for visual arts majors who are seeking their doctor's degree. 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. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 16 people received their doctor's degree in visual arts from Texas Tech. Around 6% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 63% were women.
The 2nd most popular school in the country for visual arts majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute. Each year, around 7,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $57,100 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $57,100 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 6 people received their doctor's degree in visual arts from RPI.
The 3rd most popular school in the country for visual arts majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is The University of Texas at Dallas. Roughly 28,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,564 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,088 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 5 people received their doctor's degree in visual arts from UT Dallas.
Ohio University - Athens Campus is the 4th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in visual arts. Each year, around 25,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $12,840 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,444 per year. The visual arts program at Ohio University - Athens Campus awarded 4 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year.
University of California - San Diego is the 5th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in visual arts. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,442 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,442 per year. The visual arts program at University of California - San Diego awarded 1 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to visual arts that offer doctor’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Music | 1,327 |
| Fine & Studio Arts | 160 |
| Drama & Theater Arts | 69 |
| Film, Video & Photographic Arts | 46 |
| Other Visual Art | 16 |
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
- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
- Bureau of Labor Statistics
- Image Credit: By Sven Mandel / CC-BY-SA-4.0 under License
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