Master’s Degrees in General Visual & Performing Arts
Education Levels of Visual Arts Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 327 people earned their master's degree in visual arts. This makes it the 172nd 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 |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degree | 327 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 28 |
| Graduate Certificate | 19 |
Earnings of Visual Arts Majors With Master’s Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding a master's degree in visual arts is $62,652. This number may vary for a lot of reasons. For instance, you may decide to move to a location where people with your degree are rare and make more money. To get a better picture, earnings for this category of people can range from a low of $27,543 to a high of $69,907.
Student Debt
The data on debt ranges for visual arts majors who have their master's degree is not available.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their master's degree in visual arts. About 54.4% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 149 |
| Women | 178 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of visual arts master’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 21 |
| Black or African American | 28 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 35 |
| White | 175 |
| International Students | 33 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 35 |
Most Popular Visual Arts Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 42 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 Central Florida. Roughly 71,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,478 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,916 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 91 people received their master's degree in visual arts from UCF. Of these students, 36% were women and 35% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their master's degree in visual arts at University of Central Florida make a median salary of 62,652.
The 2nd most popular school in the country for visual arts majors who are seeking their master's degree is Harvard University. Roughly 30,300 attend the school each year. 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, 45 people received their master's degree in visual arts from Harvard. About 55% of this group were women, and 32% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that Harvard graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $62,652.
Academy of Art University is the 3rd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in visual arts. Roughly 8,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $27,024 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $30,696 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 20 people received their master's degree in visual arts from Academy of Art University. Of these students, 76% were women and 21% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Academy of Art University visual arts graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $62,652.
Minneapolis College of Art and Design comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in visual arts. Roughly 700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $43,374 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $43,374 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 17 people received their master's degree in visual arts from MCAD. Of these students, 86% were women and 14% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that MCAD graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $62,652.
University of California - San Diego comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in visual arts. Each year, around 39,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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. About 67% of this group were women, and 17% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their master's degree in visual arts at University of California - San Diego make a median salary of 62,652.
Columbus College of Art and Design is the 5th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in visual arts. Roughly 1,000 attend the school each year. 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. About 55% of this group were women, and 18% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Columbus College of Art and Design visual arts graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $62,652.
California State University - Los Angeles is the 7th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in visual arts. Roughly 26,700 attend the school each year. 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. Around 56% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 56% were women. Those who complete their master's degree in visual arts at California State University - Los Angeles make a median salary of 62,652.
The University of Texas at Dallas is the 8th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in visual arts. Roughly 28,600 attend the school each year. 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, 12 people received their master's degree in visual arts from UT Dallas. About 50% of this group were women, and 22% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their master's degree in visual arts at The University of Texas at Dallas make a median salary of 62,652.
The University of Montana is the 10th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in visual arts. Roughly 9,800 attend the school each year. 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. Those who complete their master's degree in visual arts at The University of Montana make a median salary of 62,652.
School of the Art Institute of Chicago is the 11th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in visual arts. Each year, around 3,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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. Of these students, 78% were women and 11% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their master's degree in visual arts at School of the Art Institute of Chicago make a median salary of 62,652.
Indiana University - Purdue University - Indianapolis comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in visual arts. Each year, around 29,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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. Of these students, 80% were women and 20% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that IUPUI graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $62,652.
The 13th most popular school in the country for visual arts majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of Florida. Each year, around 53,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,477 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,770 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 7 people received their master's degree in visual arts from UF. Of these students, 25% were women and 13% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their master's degree in visual arts at University of Florida make a median salary of 62,652.
Wilson College is the 13th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in visual arts. Each year, around 1,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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. About 69% of this group were women, and 46% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that Wilson graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $62,652.
The 15th most popular school in the country for visual arts majors who are seeking their master's degree is The College at Brockport. Each year, around 7,500 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, 6 people received their master's degree in visual arts from SUNY Brockport. Data shows that SUNY Brockport graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $62,652.
George Mason University comes in at #15 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. Those who complete their master's degree in visual arts at George Mason University make a median salary of 62,652.
Yale University is the 17th 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 $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. Around 67% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 100% were women. Those who complete their master's degree in visual arts at Yale University make a median salary of 62,652.
Iowa State University comes in at #17 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 $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. Around 67% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 100% were women. Those who complete their master's degree in visual arts at Iowa State University make a median salary of 62,652.
The 17th most popular school in the country for visual arts majors who are seeking their master's degree is Columbia University in the City of New York. Roughly 30,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $64,526 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $53,576 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their master's degree in visual arts from Columbia. Around 100% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 67% were women. Those who complete their master's degree in visual arts at Columbia University in the City of New York make a median salary of 62,652.
The City College of New York comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in visual arts. Each year, around 15,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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, 5 people received their master's degree in visual arts from CCNY. Around 50% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 50% were women. The City College of New York visual arts graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $62,652.
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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 |
|---|---|
| Music | 6,247 |
| Fine & Studio Arts | 3,058 |
| Film, Video & Photographic Arts | 1,871 |
| Drama & Theater Arts | 1,756 |
| Design & Applied Arts | 1,688 |
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.
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