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Visual & Performing Arts Schools in Massachusetts

965 students earned Visual & Performing Arts degrees in Massachusetts in the 2020-2021 year.

A Visual & Performing Arts major is the 13th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Visual & Performing Arts Majors in Massachusetts

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 826
Post-Master’s Certificate 77
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 77
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 62
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 62
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 62

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 5.9%
  • Black or African American: 4.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 6.0%
  • White: 41.8%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 35.3%
  • Other Races: 6.9%
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Jobs for Visual & Performing Arts Grads in Massachusetts

There are 64,630 people in the state and 2,744,770 people in the nation working in visual and performing arts jobs.

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Wages for Visual & Performing Arts Jobs in Massachusetts

A typical salary for a visual and performing arts grad in the state is $66,980, compared to a typical salary of $64,340 nationwide.

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There are 10 colleges in Massachusetts that offer visual and performing arts degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

195 Degrees in Major Awarded
64% Graduation Rate
6,631 Total Students

The average student takes 4.20 years to complete their degree at Berklee College of Music. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 67% of students receive it. The student loan default rate is 4.40% which is lower than average.

164 Degrees in Major Awarded
88% Graduation Rate
32,718 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 10 to 1. The average student takes 4.06 years to complete their degree at Boston U. 53% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

146 Degrees in Major Awarded
85% Graduation Rate
701 Total Students

28% of the teachers are full time. The student to faculty ratio is 4 to 1. 94% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

#4

Harvard University

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

The average student takes 4.15 years to complete their degree at Harvard. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 72% of students receive it. 87% of the teachers are full time.

76 Degrees in Major Awarded
202 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 2.20% which is lower than average. The student to faculty ratio is 3 to 1. Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid.

49 Degrees in Major Awarded
80% Graduation Rate
31,642 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $52,450 a year. Of all the students who attend this school, 90% get financial aid. The student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1.

#7

Tufts University

Medford
40 Degrees in Major Awarded
93% Graduation Rate
12,219 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 65%. Most students complete their degree in 4.07 years. 44% of students get financical aid.

35 Degrees in Major Awarded
63% Graduation Rate
1,894 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 90% get financial aid. 9 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $22,968.

#9

Lesley University

Cambridge
28 Degrees in Major Awarded
61% Graduation Rate
4,200 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 99% get financial aid. This private institution charges an average net price of $33,446. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 22% are considered full time.

#10

Emerson College

Boston
25 Degrees in Major Awarded
79% Graduation Rate
5,115 Total Students

This private school has an average net price of $45,171. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 13 to 1. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 81% of students receive it.

Visual & Performing Arts Careers in MA

Some of the careers visual and performing arts majors go into include:

Job Title MA Job Growth MA Median Salary
Art, Drama, and Music Professors 16% $79,170
Architecture Professors 15% $131,580
Curators 13% $63,810
Communications Professors 12% $74,780
Dancers 12% $0
Photographers 12% $46,770
High School Teachers 11% $77,830
Film and Video Editors 11% $61,350
Producers and Directors 11% $61,810
Artists 11% $60,910
Set and Exhibit Designers 10% $56,250
Museum Technicians and Conservators 10% $52,240
Musicians and Singers 10% $0
Craft Artists 10% $38,650
Archivists 9% $58,900
Actors 9% $0
Fashion Designers 7% $70,770
Managers 7% $120,100
Writers and Authors 6% $64,380
Television, Video, and Motion Picture Camera Operators 5% $38,110
Interior Designers 5% $62,840
Music Directors and Composers 4% $55,000
Sound Engineering Technicians 4% $50,340
Multimedia Artists and Animators 3% $67,570
Graphic Designers 3% $60,530
Art Directors 3% $90,910
Fine Artists 3% $47,120
Artist, Athlete, and Performer Agents and Business Managers 2% $48,400
Commercial and Industrial Designers 2% $80,660
Designers 0% $74,300

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

Major Annual Graduates in MA
Theology & Religious Vocations 733
English Language & Literature 428
Foreign Languages & Linguistics 199
Philosophy & Religious Studies 128
Liberal Arts & Humanities 10

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