Graduate Certificates in Visual & Performing Arts
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Education Levels of Visual & Performing Arts Majors
In 2020-2021, 865 earned their graduate certificate in visual and performing arts. This makes it the 15th most popular graduate certificate program in the country.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in visual and performing arts at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degree | 15,845 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 1,669 |
| Graduate Certificate | 865 |
Earnings of Visual & Performing Arts Majors With Graduate Certificates
The median salary for graduates holding a graduate certificate in visual and performing arts is $23,206. However, this can depend on a number of factors, such as where you live and the number of years experience you have. To get a better picture, earnings for this category of people can range from a low of $19,244 to a high of $56,593.
Student Debt
We do not have the data to calculate the median and range of debt loads for visual and performing arts students who are graduate certificate holders.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their graduate certificate in visual and performing arts. About 57.2% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 370 |
| Women | 495 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of visual and performing arts graduate certificate students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 56 |
| Black or African American | 30 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 55 |
| White | 367 |
| International Students | 292 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 65 |
Most Popular Visual & Performing Arts Programs for Graduate Certificates
There are 189 colleges that offer a graduate certificate in visual and performing arts. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
The most popular school in the United States for visual and performing arts students seekinga graduate certificate is Indiana University - Bloomington. Roughly 43,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,913 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,909 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 55 people received their graduate certificate in visual and performing arts from IU Bloomington. About 47% of this group were women, and 15% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 2nd most popular school in the country for visual and performing arts majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is University of Southern California. Roughly 46,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $60,446 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $60,446 per year. The visual and performing arts program at University of Southern California awarded 39 graduate certificates during the 2020-2021 school year. About 54% of this group were women, and 28% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Carnegie Mellon University is the 3rd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in visual and performing arts. Roughly 13,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $57,560 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $46,441 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 32 people received their graduate certificate in visual and performing arts from Carnegie Mellon. Around 13% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 53% were women.
Columbia University in the City of New York is the 4th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in visual and performing arts. Each year, around 30,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $59,450 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $50,496 per year. The visual and performing arts program at Columbia University in the City of New York awarded 28 graduate certificates during the 2020-2021 school year. About 54% of this group were women, and 14% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Manhattan School of Music comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in visual and performing arts. Each year, around 900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $49,850 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $49,850 per year. The visual and performing arts program at Manhattan School of Music awarded 27 graduate certificates during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 67% were women and 19% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
San Francisco Conservatory of Music is the 6th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in visual and performing arts. Each year, around 400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $49,300 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $49,300 per year. The visual and performing arts program at San Francisco Conservatory of Music awarded 25 graduate certificates during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 52% were women and 24% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The New School is the 7th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in visual and performing arts. Each year, around 9,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $51,122 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $47,920 per year. The visual and performing arts program at The New School awarded 23 graduate certificates during the 2020-2021 school year. About 91% of this group were women, and 4% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Johns Hopkins University is the 8th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in visual and performing arts. Roughly 28,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $58,720 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $58,720 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 21 graduate certificates were handed out to visual and performing arts majors at Johns Hopkins. Of these students, 43% were women and 24% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Bowling Green State University - Main Campus comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in visual and performing arts. Roughly 18,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,776 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,017 per year. The visual and performing arts program at Bowling Green State University - Main Campus awarded 19 graduate certificates during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 5% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 58% were women.
The 10th most popular school in the country for visual and performing arts majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is University of Oregon. Roughly 21,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,458 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,714 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 18 graduate certificates were handed out to visual and performing arts majors at UO. About 78% of this group were women, and 28% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Michigan State University comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in visual and performing arts. Roughly 49,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $15,966 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $19,714 per year. The visual and performing arts program at Michigan State University awarded 18 graduate certificates during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 50% were women and 17% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The New England Conservatory of Music comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in visual and performing arts. Each year, around 700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $52,730 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $52,730 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 18 people received their graduate certificate in visual and performing arts from The New England Conservatory of Music. About 67% of this group were women, and 6% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Southern Methodist University comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in visual and performing arts. Each year, around 12,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $53,464 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $30,672 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 18 graduate certificates were handed out to visual and performing arts majors at SMU. Of these students, 50% were women and 22% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 14th most popular school in the country for visual and performing arts majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is New York University. Roughly 52,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $53,770 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $35,982 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 16 people received their graduate certificate in visual and performing arts from NYU. About 56% of this group were women, and 19% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of Iowa is the 15th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in visual and performing arts. Each year, around 30,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,356 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,432 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 15 graduate certificates were handed out to visual and performing arts majors at Iowa. About 67% of this group were women, and 13% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The Juilliard School comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in visual and performing arts. Each year, around 900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $51,230 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $51,230 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 15 people received their graduate certificate in visual and performing arts from Juilliard. About 40% of this group were women, and 27% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of Miami is the 15th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in visual and performing arts. Each year, around 17,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $53,112 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $39,834 per year. The visual and performing arts program at University of Miami awarded 15 graduate certificates during the 2020-2021 school year. About 60% of this group were women, and 27% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
School of the Art Institute of Chicago comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in visual and performing arts. Roughly 3,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $49,663 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $44,641 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 14 graduate certificates were handed out to visual and performing arts majors at School of the Art Institute of Chicago. Around 14% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 79% were women.
The 18th most popular school in the country for visual and performing arts majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is Boston University. Each year, around 32,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $58,560 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $58,560 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 14 graduate certificates were handed out to visual and performing arts majors at Boston U.
DePaul University comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in visual and performing arts. Roughly 21,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $41,361 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $17,951 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 13 people received their graduate certificate in visual and performing arts from DePaul. Of these students, 54% were women and 31% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Visual & Performing Arts Majors to Study
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Music | 570 |
| Fine & Studio Arts | 80 |
| Arts & Media Management | 62 |
| Film, Video & Photographic Arts | 48 |
| Design & Applied Arts | 44 |
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Below are some popular majors that are similar to visual and performing arts that offer graduate certificates.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Theology & Religious Vocations | 904 |
| English Language & Literature | 565 |
| Liberal Arts & Humanities | 546 |
| Philosophy & Religious Studies | 420 |
| Foreign Languages & Linguistics | 254 |
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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