Visual & Performing Arts at Massachusetts College of Art and Design
If you plan to study Visual & Performing Arts, take a look at what Massachusetts College of Art and Design. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Massachusetts College of Art and Design sits in Boston, MA.
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Studying Online at Massachusetts College of Art and Design
Distance learning is available at Massachusetts College of Art and Design. Of 1,989 students, 48 (2%) studied exclusively online and 771 (39%) took at least some classes online.
Visual & Performing Arts Rankings at Massachusetts College of Art and Design
Use these rankings to compare Massachusetts College of Art and Design’s Visual & Performing Arts program to other colleges that offer this major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Massachusetts | #21 of 43 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Massachusetts | #29 of 43 |
| Best Value | New England (Region) | #43 of 85 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | New England (Region) | #58 of 85 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #649 of 1,185 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #888 of 1,176 |
Earnings for Visual & Performing Arts Graduates from Massachusetts College of Art and Design
Those who finish Massachusetts College of Art and Design’s Visual & Performing Arts program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $30,212 |
| 2 years | $34,188 |
| 3 years | $36,809 |
| 4 years | $39,635 |
| 5 years | $48,936 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years after graduating, Visual & Performing Arts graduates from Massachusetts College of Art and Design take home a median $39,635, compared with $39,635 for all Massachusetts College of Art and Design graduates — about 0% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Visual & Performing Arts graduates from Massachusetts College of Art and Design stands at $24,822.
Highest-Paying Careers for Visual & Performing Arts Graduates
Students who finish Visual & Performing Arts program at Massachusetts College of Art and Design work across a variety of fields. The table below ranks the best-paid careers for Visual & Performing Arts graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Loss Prevention Managers | $165,723 |
| Appraisers of Personal and Business Property | $118,242 |
| Compliance Managers | $117,178 |
| Choreographers | $109,380 |
| Set and Exhibit Designers | $109,049 |
| Agents and Business Managers of Artists, Performers, and Athletes | $96,762 |
| Museum Technicians and Conservators | $96,273 |
| Communications Teachers, Postsecondary | $96,169 |
| Managers, All Other | $95,684 |
| Media Programming Directors | $90,799 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
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