Master’s Degrees in General Visual & Performing Arts
Education Levels of Visual Arts Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 327 people earned their master's degree in visual arts. This earns it the #172 spot on the list of the most popular master's degree programs in the nation.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in visual arts at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degree | 4,199 |
| Associate Degree | 1,740 |
| Basic Certificate | 391 |
| Master’s Degree | 327 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 81 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 28 |
| Graduate Certificate | 19 |
Earnings of Visual Arts Majors With Master’s Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding a master's degree in visual arts is $62,652. However, this can depend on a number of factors, such as where you live and the number of years experience you have. A better approximation of salary is to look at the typical range of salaries. In this case the low is $27,543 and the high is $69,907.
Student Debt
We do not have the data to calculate the median and range of debt loads for visual arts students who are master's degree holders.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their master's degree in visual arts. About 54.4% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 149 |
| Women | 178 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of visual arts master’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 21 |
| Black or African American | 28 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 35 |
| White | 175 |
| International Students | 33 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 35 |
Most Popular Visual Arts Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 42 colleges that offer a master’s degree in visual arts. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
University of Central Florida tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for visual arts majors who are seeking their master's degree. Each year, around 71,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,478 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,916 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 91 people received their master's degree in visual arts from UCF. Around 35% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 36% were women. University of Central Florida visual arts graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $62,652.
Harvard University comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in visual arts. Each year, around 30,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $54,269 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $54,032 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 45 people received their master's degree in visual arts from Harvard. Of these students, 55% were women and 32% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their master's degree in visual arts at Harvard University make a median salary of 62,652.
The 3rd most popular school in the country for visual arts majors who are seeking their master's degree is Academy of Art University. Each year, around 8,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $27,024 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $30,696 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 20 people received their master's degree in visual arts from Academy of Art University. Around 21% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 76% were women. Data shows that Academy of Art University graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $62,652.
Minneapolis College of Art and Design is the 4th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in visual arts. Each year, around 700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $43,374 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $43,374 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 17 people received their master's degree in visual arts from MCAD. Around 14% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 86% were women. Those who complete their master's degree in visual arts at Minneapolis College of Art and Design make a median salary of 62,652.
The 5th most popular school in the country for visual arts majors who are seeking their master's degree is Columbus College of Art and Design. Each year, around 1,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $39,150 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $33,125 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 14 people received their master's degree in visual arts from CCAD. Of these students, 55% were women and 18% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that CCAD graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $62,652.
University of California - San Diego is the 5th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in visual arts. Roughly 39,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,834 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,264 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 14 people received their master's degree in visual arts from UCSD. Of these students, 67% were women and 17% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. University of California - San Diego visual arts graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $62,652.
The 7th most popular school in the country for visual arts majors who are seeking their master's degree is California State University - Los Angeles. Each year, around 26,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,742 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,176 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 13 people received their master's degree in visual arts from Cal State LA. About 56% of this group were women, and 56% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. California State University - Los Angeles visual arts graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $62,652.
The 8th most popular school in the country for visual arts majors who are seeking their master's degree is The University of Texas at Dallas. Each year, around 28,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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 most recent year for which we have data, 12 people received their master's degree in visual arts from UT Dallas. Of these students, 50% were women and 22% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. The University of Texas at Dallas visual arts graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $62,652.
The 10th most popular school in the country for visual arts majors who are seeking their master's degree is The University of Montana. Each year, around 9,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,736 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,164 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 11 people received their master's degree in visual arts from UM. The University of Montana visual arts graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $62,652.
Indiana University - Purdue University - Indianapolis is the 11th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in visual arts. Roughly 29,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,241 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,648 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 9 people received their master's degree in visual arts from IUPUI. Around 20% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 80% were women. Those who complete their master's degree in visual arts at Indiana University - Purdue University - Indianapolis make a median salary of 62,652.
The 11th most popular school in the country for visual arts majors who are seeking their master's degree is School of the Art Institute of Chicago. Roughly 3,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $51,624 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $43,654 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 9 people received their master's degree in visual arts from School of the Art Institute of Chicago. Around 11% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 78% were women. School of the Art Institute of Chicago visual arts graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $62,652.
The 13th most popular school in the country for visual arts majors who are seeking their master's degree is Wilson College. Roughly 1,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $25,950 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,450 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 7 people received their master's degree in visual arts from Wilson. Of these students, 69% were women and 46% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their master's degree in visual arts at Wilson College make a median salary of 62,652.
University of Florida comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in visual arts. Roughly 53,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,477 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,770 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 7 people received their master's degree in visual arts from UF. Around 13% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 25% were women. University of Florida visual arts graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $62,652.
The College at Brockport comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in visual arts. Roughly 7,500 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 most recent year for which we have data, 6 people received their master's degree in visual arts from SUNY Brockport. Those who complete their master's degree in visual arts at The College at Brockport make a median salary of 62,652.
George Mason University is the 15th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in visual arts. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,095 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,726 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6 people received their master's degree in visual arts from GMU. George Mason University visual arts graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $62,652.
Columbia University in the City of New York comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in visual arts. Each year, around 30,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $64,526 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $53,576 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their master's degree in visual arts from Columbia. About 67% of this group were women, and 100% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Columbia University in the City of New York visual arts graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $62,652.
The City College of New York is the 17th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in visual arts. Roughly 15,200 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 $11,090 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their master's degree in visual arts from CCNY. About 50% of this group were women, and 50% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that CCNY graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $62,652.
The 17th most popular school in the country for visual arts majors who are seeking their master's degree is Yale University. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $64,700 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $48,300 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their master's degree in visual arts from Yale. About 100% of this group were women, and 67% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Yale University visual arts graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $62,652.
Iowa State University is the 17th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in visual arts. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,982 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,996 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their master's degree in visual arts from Iowa State. About 100% of this group were women, and 67% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Iowa State University visual arts graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $62,652.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to visual arts that offer master’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Music | 6,247 |
| Fine & Studio Arts | 3,058 |
| Film, Video & Photographic Arts | 1,871 |
| Drama & Theater Arts | 1,756 |
| Design & Applied Arts | 1,688 |
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
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