Master’s Degrees in Visual & Performing Arts
Education Levels of Visual Arts Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 119 people earned their master's degree in visual arts. This makes it the 478th most popular master'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 | 1,477 |
| Associate Degree | 1,305 |
| Basic Certificate | 160 |
| Master’s Degree | 119 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 21 |
| Graduate Certificate | 15 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 4 |
Earnings of Visual Arts Majors With Master’s Degrees
At this time, we do not have the data to estimate the median earnings for this class of people.
Student Debt
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Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their master's degree in visual arts. About 62.2% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 45 |
| Women | 74 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of visual arts master’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 17 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11 |
| White | 71 |
| International Students | 8 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 7 |
Most Popular Visual Arts Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 32 colleges that offer a master’s degree in visual arts. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
The most popular school in the United States for visual arts students seekinga master's degree is University of California - San Diego. 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. Around 17% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 67% were women.
Columbus College of Art and Design 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 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. Around 18% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 55% were women.
The 3rd 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. Of these students, 56% were women and 56% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The University of Montana comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in visual arts. 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 5th 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. About 78% of this group were women, and 11% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Indiana University - Purdue University - Indianapolis is the 5th 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. About 80% of this group were women, and 20% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 7th 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. Around 46% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 69% were women.
The 8th most popular school in the country for visual arts majors who are seeking their master's degree is The College at Brockport. 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.
George Mason University comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees 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.
The 10th 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. Of these students, 100% were women and 67% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Iowa State University is the 10th 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. Of these students, 100% were women and 67% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
College of Charleston is the 12th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in visual arts. Each year, around 10,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $12,518 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,770 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their master's degree in visual arts from C of C. Of these students, 50% were women and 100% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Texas A&M University - College Station is the 12th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in visual arts. Roughly 70,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,003 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,885 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their master's degree in visual arts from Texas A&M College Station. About 60% of this group were women, and 20% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Regent University is the 12th 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 $18,986 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $16,128 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their master's degree in visual arts from Regent.
West Virginia University comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in visual arts. Roughly 26,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,648 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,908 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their master's degree in visual arts from WVU.
Harvard University is the 16th 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 $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, 3 people received their master's degree in visual arts from Harvard. Of these students, 100% were women and 100% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Purchase College is the 16th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in visual arts. Each year, around 3,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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, 3 people received their master's degree in visual arts from Purchase College. About 50% of this group were women, and 38% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 16th 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, 3 people received their master's degree in visual arts from UT Dallas. Of these students, 40% were women and 20% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Brooklyn College is the 19th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in visual arts. Roughly 17,700 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, 2 people received their master's degree in visual arts from Brooklyn College. Around 50% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 25% were women.
The 20th most popular school in the country for visual arts majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of California - Riverside. 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, 1 people received their master's degree in visual arts from UCR.
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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 |
|---|---|
| Digital Arts | 208 |
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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