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General Visual & Performing Arts Schools in Massachusetts

In 2020-2021, 171 students earned their Visual Arts degrees in MA.

In this state, General Visual & Performing Arts is the 123rd most popular major out of a total 305 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of General Visual & Performing Arts Majors in Massachusetts

Visual Arts majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 112
Master’s Degree 45
Post-Master’s Certificate 12
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 12
Associate Degree 2

Gender Distribution

In Massachusetts, a visual arts major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of visual arts majors in Massachusetts is as follows:

  • Asian: 10.5%
  • Black or African American: 6.4%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 12.3%
  • White: 58.5%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 4.7%
  • Other Races: 7.6%
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Jobs for General Visual & Performing Arts Grads in Massachusetts

15,340 people in the state and 452,670 in the nation are employed in jobs related to visual arts.

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Wages for General Visual & Performing Arts Jobs in Massachusetts

In this state, visual arts grads earn an average of $65,090. Nationwide, they make an average of $58,370.

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There are 10 colleges in Massachusetts that offer visual arts degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

#1

Harvard University

Cambridge
81 Degrees in Major Awarded
98% Graduation Rate
30,391 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $77,816 after graduation. 72% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Most students complete their degree in 4.15 years.

#2

Lesley University

Cambridge
23 Degrees in Major Awarded
61% Graduation Rate
4,200 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 9 to 1. The student loan default rate is 3.20% which is lower than average. 22% of the teachers are full time.

17 Degrees in Major Awarded
57% Graduation Rate
5,724 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 16 to 1. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 4.40%. 94% of students get financical aid.

14 Degrees in Major Awarded
56% Graduation Rate
7,869 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $44,797 a year. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 74% are considered full time. The average student takes 4.43 years to complete their degree at UMass Dartmouth.

14 Degrees in Major Awarded
56% Graduation Rate
1,202 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 65% are considered full time. This public school has an average net price of $15,627. It takes the average student 4.17 years to graduate.

7 Degrees in Major Awarded
88% Graduation Rate
22,905 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 75%. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 82% of students receive it. This private institution charges an average net price of $29,714.

4 Degrees in Major Awarded
47% Graduation Rate
2,612 Total Students

Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $27,082. It takes the average student 4.25 years to graduate. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $44,961 after earning their degree at this institution.

#8

Merrimack College

North Andover
3 Degrees in Major Awarded
71% Graduation Rate
5,418 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 15 to 1. The 3.30% student loan default rate is lower than average. This private institution charges an average net price of $34,367.

3 Degrees in Major Awarded
79% Graduation Rate
2,504 Total Students

The 1.40% student loan default rate is lower than average. Most students complete their degree in 4.07 years. The full-time teacher rate is 63%.

2 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,465 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 8.40%. 10 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The full-time teacher rate is 41%.

General Visual & Performing Arts Careers in MA

Some of the careers visual arts majors go into include:

Job Title MA Job Growth MA Median Salary
Art, Drama, and Music Professors 16% $79,170
Photographers 12% $46,770
Artists 11% $60,910
Craft Artists 10% $38,650
Multimedia Artists and Animators 3% $67,570
Graphic Designers 3% $60,530
Art Directors 3% $90,910
Fine Artists 3% $47,120

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to visual arts.

Major Annual Graduates in MA
Music 1,453
Fine & Studio Arts 931
Design & Applied Arts 887
Film, Video & Photographic Arts 733
Drama & Theater Arts 570
Arts & Media Management 305
Dance 113
Other Visual Art 27

View all majors related to General Visual & Performing Arts

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