Visual & Performing Arts Master’s Degrees
A master’s degree in Visual & Performing Arts is offered at 2,079 colleges in the United States, where you can earn amaster’s degree in Visual & Performing Arts. Among those who recently graduated from the schools offering this degree, the majority were women, and30% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 25.3% of Visual & Performing Arts graduates were international students.
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Education Levels of Visual & Performing Arts Majors
In the most recent reporting year, 153,937 students earned theirVisual & Performing Arts majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Visual & Performing Arts at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Certificate | 8,919 |
| Associate’s Degree | 21,054 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 95,619 |
| Master’s Degree (this page) | 25,861 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 1,908 |
Earnings of Visual & Performing Arts Majors With Master’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
Federal data tracks the median salary for graduates with amaster’s degree in Visual & Performing Arts of $37,283 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
This number may vary for many reasons. For instance, you may move to a location where people with your degree are rare and make more money.
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $27,422 |
| 4 years | $37,283 |
| 5 years | $42,578 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study earnings tracker (program-wide, all award levels).
Student Debt (All Award Levels)
The data on debt ranges for Visual & Performing Arts majors who have their master’s degree is not currently available.
Student Diversity
This degree is more popular with female students. About 60.1% of graduates with this degree are women.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 6,170 |
| Women | 9,291 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Visual & Performing Arts graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 6,977 | 45.1% |
| Asian | 895 | 5.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1,542 | 10.0% |
| Black or African American | 1,107 | 7.2% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 43 | 0.3% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 14 | 0.1% |
| Two or More Races | 499 | 3.2% |
| Race Unknown | 473 | 3.1% |
| International Students | 3,911 | 25.3% |
This degree is very popular with international students. Around 25.3% of graduates are in this category.
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular Visual & Performing Arts Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 2,217 colleges that offer a master’s degree in Visual & Performing Arts. Learn more about the most popular below:
The most popular school in the United States for Visual & Performing Arts students seeking a master's degree is Full Sail University. This school awarded 2,710 master's degrees in Visual & Performing Arts in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
New York University comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Visual & Performing Arts. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1,990 people received their master's degree in Visual & Performing Arts from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Fashion Institute of Technology comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Visual & Performing Arts. This school awarded 1,578 master's degrees in Visual & Performing Arts in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Visual & Performing Arts here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Savannah College of Art and Design comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Visual & Performing Arts. This school awarded 1,523 master's degrees in Visual & Performing Arts in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
The New School is a popular choice for Visual & Performing Arts majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1,434 people received their master's degree in Visual & Performing Arts from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Visual & Performing Arts here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Berklee College of Music is a popular choice for Visual & Performing Arts majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 1,269 master's degrees in Visual & Performing Arts in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Central Florida comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Visual & Performing Arts. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1,175 people received their master's degree in Visual & Performing Arts from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Los Angeles Film School is a popular choice for Visual & Performing Arts majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 1,164 master's degrees in Visual & Performing Arts in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Visual & Performing Arts here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Southern California is a popular choice for Visual & Performing Arts majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 1,163 master's degrees in Visual & Performing Arts in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Southern New Hampshire University comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Visual & Performing Arts. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1,090 people received their master's degree in Visual & Performing Arts from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Visual & Performing Arts here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Mesa Community College comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Visual & Performing Arts. This school awarded 1,073 master's degrees in Visual & Performing Arts in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
California State University-Long Beach is a popular choice for Visual & Performing Arts majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 1,005 master's degrees in Visual & Performing Arts in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Columbia College Chicago comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Visual & Performing Arts. During the most recent year for which we have data, 989 people received their master's degree in Visual & Performing Arts from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Visual & Performing Arts here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
School of the Art Institute of Chicago is a popular choice for Visual & Performing Arts majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 958 master's degrees in Visual & Performing Arts in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Arizona State University Campus Immersion is a popular choice for Visual & Performing Arts majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 896 people received their master's degree in Visual & Performing Arts from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Visual & Performing Arts here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of North Texas comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Visual & Performing Arts. During the most recent year for which we have data, 852 people received their master's degree in Visual & Performing Arts from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Pratt Institute-Main is a popular choice for Visual & Performing Arts majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 756 master's degrees in Visual & Performing Arts in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Utah Valley University is a popular choice for Visual & Performing Arts majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 750 people received their master's degree in Visual & Performing Arts from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Belmont University is a popular choice for Visual & Performing Arts majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 727 master's degrees in Visual & Performing Arts in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Visual & Performing Arts here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Indiana University-Bloomington is a popular choice for Visual & Performing Arts majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 720 master's degrees in Visual & Performing Arts in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Visual & Performing Arts here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Visual & Performing Arts Concentrations
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Design and Applied Arts | 38,798 |
| Fine and Studio Arts | 37,770 |
| Music | 25,853 |
| Film/Video and Photographic Arts | 18,927 |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft | 16,640 |
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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 to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)
- O*NET Online
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard
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