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Visual & Performing Arts at Massachusetts College of Art and Design

Visual & Performing Arts at Massachusetts College of Art and Design

Every visual & performing arts school has its own distinct culture and strengths. We've pulled together some statistics and other details to help you see how the visual & performing arts program at Massachusetts College of Art and Design stacks up to those at other schools.

Massachusetts College of Art and Design is located in Boston, Massachusetts and has a total student population of 1,894.

Want to know more about the career opportunities in this field? Check out the Careers in Visual & Performing Arts section at the bottom of this page.

Massachusetts College of Art and Design Visual & Performing Arts Degrees Available

  • Basic Certificate in Visual & Performing Arts (Less Than 1 Year)
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Visual & Performing Arts
  • Master’s Degree in Visual & Performing Arts

Online Classes Are Available at Massachusetts College of Art and Design

Online courses are a good option for students who need a more flexible schedule that allows them to pursue an education when and where they want. Whether you're going to school part-time or full-time, you may find distance education the right choice for you.

Massachusetts College of Art and Design does offer online education options in visual & performing arts for the following degree levels for those interested in distance learning:

Massachusetts College of Art and Design Visual & Performing Arts Rankings

Visual & Performing Arts Student Demographics at Massachusetts College of Art and Design

Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the visual & performing arts majors at Massachusetts College of Art and Design.

Massachusetts College of Art and Design Visual & Performing Arts Master’s Program

73% Women
18% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*
For the most recent academic year available, 27% of visual & performing arts master's degrees went to men and 73% went to women.

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Of the students who received a visual & performing arts master's degree from Massachusetts College of Art and Design, 55% were white. This is typical for this degree on the natiowide level.

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity for students who recently graduated from Massachusetts College of Art and Design with a master's in visual & performing arts.

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Race/Ethnicity Number of Students
Asian 1
Black or African American 1
Hispanic or Latino 1
White 12
International Students 6
Other Races/Ethnicities 1

Concentrations Within Visual & Performing Arts

Visual & Performing Arts majors may want to concentrate their studies in one of these areas. The completion numbers here include all graduates who receive any type of degree in this field from Massachusetts College of Art and Design. Some of these focus areas may not be available for your degree level.

Concentration Annual Degrees Awarded
Fine & Studio Arts 27
Design & Applied Arts 4
Film, Video & Photographic Arts 4

Careers That Visual & Performing Arts Grads May Go Into

A degree in visual & performing arts can lead to the following careers. Since job numbers and average salaries can vary by geographic location, we have only included the numbers for MA, the home state for Massachusetts College of Art and Design.

Occupation Jobs in MA Average Salary in MA
High School Teachers 26,420 $80,020
Managers 8,660 $131,450
Art, Drama, and Music Professors 6,190 $99,540
Graphic Designers 5,680 $64,010
Producers and Directors 3,250 $70,480

References

*The racial-ethnic minorities 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 racial-ethnic minorities percentage.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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