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General Visual & Performing Arts Schools in Massachusetts

57 students earned Visual Arts degrees in Massachusetts in the 2020-2021 year.

In terms of popularity, General Visual & Performing Arts is the 122nd most popular major in the state out of a total 245 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of General Visual & Performing Arts Majors in Massachusetts

Visual Arts majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 45
Post-Master’s Certificate 12
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 12

Gender Distribution

In Massachusetts, a visual arts major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of visual arts majors in Massachusetts is as follows:

  • Asian: 15.8%
  • Black or African American: 8.8%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 10.5%
  • White: 45.6%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 3.5%
  • Other Races: 15.8%
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Jobs for General Visual & Performing Arts Grads in Massachusetts

There are 15,340 people in the state and 452,670 people in the nation working in visual arts jobs.

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Wages for General Visual & Performing Arts Jobs in Massachusetts

Visual Arts grads earn an average of $65,090 in the state and $58,370 nationwide.

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There is one school in the state that offers this degree.

#1

Harvard University

Cambridge
57 Degrees in Major Awarded
98% Graduation Rate
30,391 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 5 to 1. Of all the students who attend this school, 72% get financial aid. The 0.90% student loan default rate is lower than average.

General Visual & Performing Arts Careers in MA

Some of the careers visual arts majors go into include:

Job Title MA Job Growth MA Median Salary
Art, Drama, and Music Professors 16% $79,170
Photographers 12% $46,770
Artists 11% $60,910
Craft Artists 10% $38,650
Multimedia Artists and Animators 3% $67,570
Graphic Designers 3% $60,530
Art Directors 3% $90,910
Fine Artists 3% $47,120

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to visual arts.

Major Annual Graduates in MA
Music 472
Fine & Studio Arts 169
Arts & Media Management 117
Design & Applied Arts 65
Drama & Theater Arts 58
Film, Video & Photographic Arts 20
Other Visual Art 7

View all majors related to General Visual & Performing Arts

View Nationwide General Visual & Performing Arts Report

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