General Visual & Performing Arts Master’s Degrees
There are 410 schools in the United States where you can earn amaster’s degree in General Visual & Performing Arts. In recent years, the majority of students earning degrees in this area were women, and about37% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 19.4% of General Visual & Performing Arts graduates were international students.
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Education Levels of General Visual & Performing Arts Majors
In the most recent year for which data is available, 7,225 degrees were awarded toGeneral Visual & Performing Arts majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in General Visual & Performing Arts at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Certificate | 105 |
| Associate’s Degree | 1,865 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 4,548 |
| Master’s Degree (this page) | 565 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 17 |
Earnings of General Visual & Performing Arts Majors With Master’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
The median salary for graduates holding amaster’s degree in General Visual & Performing Arts of $37,427 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 | $27,099 |
| 4 years | $37,427 |
| 5 years | $42,359 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study earnings tracker (program-wide, all award levels).
Student Debt (All Award Levels)
We do not have the data to calculate the median and range of debt loads for General Visual & Performing Arts students with their master’s degree.
Student Diversity
This degree is more popular with female students. About 62.1% of graduates with this degree are women.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 78 |
| Women | 128 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of General Visual & Performing Arts graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 90 | 43.7% |
| Asian | 11 | 5.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 28 | 13.6% |
| Black or African American | 15 | 7.3% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 1 | 0.5% |
| Two or More Races | 9 | 4.4% |
| Race Unknown | 12 | 5.8% |
| International Students | 40 | 19.4% |
This degree is very popular with international students. Around 19.4% of graduates are in this category.
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular General Visual & Performing Arts Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 561 colleges that offer a master’s degree in General Visual & Performing Arts. Learn more about the most popular below:
The most popular school in the United States for General Visual & Performing Arts students seeking a master's degree is University of Central Florida. During the most recent year for which we have data, 453 people received their master's degree in General Visual & Performing Arts from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in General Visual & Performing Arts here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Full Sail University comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in General Visual & Performing Arts. During the most recent year for which we have data, 422 people received their master's degree in General Visual & Performing Arts from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in General Visual & Performing Arts here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
The University of Texas at Dallas comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in General Visual & Performing Arts. During the most recent year for which we have data, 413 people received their master's degree in General Visual & Performing Arts from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in General Visual & Performing Arts here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
George Mason University is a popular choice for General Visual & Performing Arts majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 139 people received their master's degree in General Visual & Performing Arts from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in General Visual & Performing Arts here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Columbus State Community College is a popular choice for General Visual & Performing Arts majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 114 people received their master's degree in General Visual & Performing Arts from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Otis College of Art and Design comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in General Visual & Performing Arts. This school awarded 105 master's degrees in General 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.
Austin Community College District is a popular choice for General Visual & Performing Arts majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 100 master's degrees in General Visual & Performing Arts in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in General Visual & Performing Arts here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Wichita State University comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in General Visual & Performing Arts. During the most recent year for which we have data, 89 people received their master's degree in General Visual & Performing Arts from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Victor Valley College is a popular choice for General Visual & Performing Arts majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 84 master's degrees in General Visual & Performing Arts in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in General Visual & Performing Arts here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Kennesaw State University is a popular choice for General Visual & Performing Arts majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 81 people received their master's degree in General Visual & Performing Arts from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in General Visual & Performing Arts here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
California State University-San Marcos comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in General Visual & Performing Arts. This school awarded 80 master's degrees in General 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.
San Jacinto Community College comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in General Visual & Performing Arts. This school awarded 80 master's degrees in General Visual & Performing Arts in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in General Visual & Performing Arts here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Pima Community College is a popular choice for General Visual & Performing Arts majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 78 people received their master's degree in General Visual & Performing Arts from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Florida International University comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in General Visual & Performing Arts. During the most recent year for which we have data, 74 people received their master's degree in General Visual & Performing Arts from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of California-San Diego is a popular choice for General Visual & Performing Arts majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 74 people received their master's degree in General Visual & Performing Arts from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
The University of Texas at Austin is a popular choice for General Visual & Performing Arts majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 73 people received their master's degree in General Visual & Performing Arts from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in General Visual & Performing Arts here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Utah Tech University comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in General Visual & Performing Arts. During the most recent year for which we have data, 68 people received their master's degree in General Visual & Performing Arts from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in General Visual & Performing Arts here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Connecticut State Community College is a popular choice for General Visual & Performing Arts majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 66 people received their master's degree in General Visual & Performing Arts from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Florida is a popular choice for General Visual & Performing Arts majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 66 people received their master's degree in General Visual & Performing Arts from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in General Visual & Performing Arts here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Ocean County College comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in General Visual & Performing Arts. This school awarded 65 master's degrees in General Visual & Performing Arts in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in General Visual & Performing Arts here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
General Visual & Performing Arts Concentrations
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Digital Arts | 3,892 |
| Visual and Performing Arts, General | 3,333 |
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to General Visual & Performing Arts that also offer master’s degrees.
| 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 |
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
More about our data sources and methodologies.
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