Master’s Degrees in General Visual & Performing Arts
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Education Levels of Visual Arts Majors
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 343 students 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 | 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 Master’s Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding a master's degree in visual arts is $38,684. However, this can depend on a number of factors, such as where you live and the number of years experience you have. To get a better picture, earnings for this category of people can range from a low of $29,204 to a high of $48,651.
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 57.7% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 145 |
| Women | 198 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of visual arts master’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 23 |
| Black or African American | 19 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 44 |
| White | 175 |
| International Students | 49 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 33 |
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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 91 master's degrees were handed out to visual arts majors at UCF. About 45% of this group were women, and 38% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 $51,143 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $50,928 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 45 people received their master's degree in visual arts from Harvard. Around 44% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 60% were women.
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 $24,624 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $27,696 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 20 master's degrees were handed out to visual arts majors at Academy of Art University. About 50% of this group were women, and 5% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 $41,344 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $41,344 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 17 master's degrees were handed out to visual arts majors at MCAD.
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 $36,500 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $36,500 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 14 master's degrees were handed out to visual arts majors at CCAD. Of these students, 79% were women and 7% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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 $11,442 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 14 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 36% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 64% were women.
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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 13 master's degrees were handed out to visual arts majors at Cal State LA. Of these students, 38% were women and 15% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of Southern California comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in visual arts. Roughly 46,200 attend the school each year. 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. The visual arts program at University of Southern California awarded 12 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 58% of this group were women, and 25% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 12 master's degrees were handed out to visual arts majors at UT Dallas. Around 33% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 75% were women.
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 $5,352 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $4,932 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 11 master's degrees were handed out to visual arts majors at UM. About 91% of this group were women, and 9% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 $8,883 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,228 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 9 master's degrees were handed out to visual arts majors at IUPUI. Of these students, 56% were women and 11% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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 $49,663 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $44,641 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 9 master's degrees were handed out to visual arts majors at School of the Art Institute of Chicago. Around 11% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 78% were women.
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 $25,200 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,270 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 7 master's degrees were handed out to visual arts majors at Wilson. About 71% of this group were women, and 57% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 7 master's degrees were handed out to visual arts majors at UF. Of these students, 43% were women and 43% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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. The visual arts program at The College at Brockport awarded 6 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 33% of this group were women, and 17% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
George Mason University is the 15th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in visual arts. Roughly 38,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,510 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,035 per year. The visual arts program at George Mason University awarded 6 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 50% were women and 17% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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 $59,450 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $50,496 per year. The visual arts program at Columbia University in the City of New York awarded 5 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 20% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 60% were women.
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 2020-2021 academic year, 5 people received their master's degree in visual arts from CCNY. Around 40% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 80% were women.
The 17th most popular school in the country for visual arts majors who are seeking their master's degree is Yale University. Roughly 12,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $59,950 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $45,700 per year. The visual arts program at Yale University awarded 5 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 60% were women and 60% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Iowa State University is the 17th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in visual arts. Roughly 31,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,324 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,140 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 5 people received their master's degree in visual arts from Iowa State. About 40% of this group were women, and 20% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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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 | 5,778 |
| Fine & Studio Arts | 2,984 |
| Design & Applied Arts | 1,931 |
| Drama & Theater Arts | 1,611 |
| Film, Video & Photographic Arts | 1,610 |
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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