Master’s Degrees in Visual & Performing Arts
Education Levels of Visual & Performing Arts Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 16,688 people earned their master's degree in visual & performing arts. This makes it the 10th most popular master's degree program in the country.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in visual & performing arts at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degree | 16,688 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 1,775 |
| Graduate Certificate | 1,060 |
Earnings of Visual & Performing Arts Majors With Master’s Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding a master's degree in visual & performing arts is $32,650. However, this can depend on a number of factors, such as where you live and the number of years experience you have. A better approximation of salary is to look at the typical range of salaries. In this case the low is $25,623 and the high is $43,430.
Student Debt
We do not have the data to estimate the median debt for this class of people.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their master's degree in visual & performing arts. About 60.1% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 6,662 |
| Women | 10,026 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of visual & performing arts master’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 879 |
| Black or African American | 1,200 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1,631 |
| White | 7,829 |
| International Students | 3,873 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 1,276 |
Most Popular Visual & Performing Arts Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 506 colleges that offer a master’s degree in visual & performing arts. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
New York University tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for visual & performing arts majors who are seeking their master's degree. Roughly 52,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $60,438 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $38,826 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 492 people received their master's degree in visual & performing arts from NYU. Around 25% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 69% were women. New York University visual & performing arts graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $32,650.
Savannah College of Art and Design comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in visual & performing arts. Each year, around 14,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $40,095 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $41,085 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 476 people received their master's degree in visual & performing arts from SCAD. Around 19% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 71% were women. Savannah College of Art and Design visual & performing arts graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $32,650.
The 3rd most popular school in the country for visual & performing arts majors who are seeking their master's degree is Full Sail University. Roughly 24,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $26,417 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $19,401 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 343 people received their master's degree in visual & performing arts from Full Sail University. About 44% of this group were women, and 69% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Full Sail University visual & performing arts graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $32,650.
University of Southern California comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in visual & performing arts. Roughly 46,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $66,640 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $66,640 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 317 people received their master's degree in visual & performing arts from USC. About 56% of this group were women, and 41% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that USC graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $32,650.
The 5th most popular school in the country for visual & performing arts majors who are seeking their master's degree is Pratt Institute - Main. Each year, around 4,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $57,659 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $37,044 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 281 people received their master's degree in visual & performing arts from Pratt Institute. Of these students, 74% were women and 16% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that Pratt Institute graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $32,650.
Academy of Art University comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in visual & performing arts. Each year, around 8,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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, 270 people received their master's degree in visual & performing arts from Academy of Art University. Around 16% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 69% were women. Those who complete their master's degree in visual & performing arts at Academy of Art University make a median salary of 32,650.
The 7th most popular school in the country for visual & performing arts majors who are seeking their master's degree is Maryland Institute College of Art. Roughly 1,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $53,160 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $53,160 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 225 people received their master's degree in visual & performing arts from MICA. Around 32% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 69% were women. Those who complete their master's degree in visual & performing arts at Maryland Institute College of Art make a median salary of 32,650.
The 8th most popular school in the country for visual & performing arts majors who are seeking their master's degree is The New School. Each year, around 9,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $54,995 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $51,702 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 221 people received their master's degree in visual & performing arts from New School University. Around 16% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 71% were women. Data shows that New School University graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $32,650.
Indiana University - Bloomington comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in visual & performing arts. Roughly 43,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,312 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,133 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 211 people received their master's degree in visual & performing arts from IU Bloomington. Around 13% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 57% were women. Indiana University - Bloomington visual & performing arts graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $32,650.
Yale University comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in visual & performing arts. Roughly 12,000 attend the school each year. 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, 210 people received their master's degree in visual & performing arts from Yale. Of these students, 51% were women and 37% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Yale University visual & performing arts graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $32,650.
New York Film Academy is the 11th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in visual & performing arts. Roughly 1,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $34,898 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $37,195 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 200 people received their master's degree in visual & performing arts from New York Film Academy. About 53% of this group were women, and 16% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that New York Film Academy graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $32,650.
Berklee College of Music is the 12th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in visual & performing arts. Each year, around 6,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $48,830 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $48,277 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 187 people received their master's degree in visual & performing arts from Berklee College of Music. About 56% of this group were women, and 27% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their master's degree in visual & performing arts at Berklee College of Music make a median salary of 32,650.
Columbia University in the City of New York comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in visual & performing arts. Each year, around 30,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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, 184 people received their master's degree in visual & performing arts from Columbia. Around 27% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 59% were women. Those who complete their master's degree in visual & performing arts at Columbia University in the City of New York make a median salary of 32,650.
The 14th most popular school in the country for visual & performing arts majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of Cincinnati - Main Campus. Each year, around 40,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,228 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,224 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 180 people received their master's degree in visual & performing arts from UC. About 54% of this group were women, and 18% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that UC graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $32,650.
University of California - Los Angeles is the 15th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in visual & performing arts. Each year, around 44,500 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, 173 people received their master's degree in visual & performing arts from UCLA. Around 44% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 56% were women. Data shows that UCLA graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $32,650.
School of the Art Institute of Chicago comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in visual & performing arts. Roughly 3,100 attend the school each year. 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, 164 people received their master's degree in visual & performing arts from School of the Art Institute of Chicago. About 68% of this group were women, and 20% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their master's degree in visual & performing arts at School of the Art Institute of Chicago make a median salary of 32,650.
Carnegie Mellon University is the 17th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in visual & performing arts. Roughly 13,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $62,260 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $48,496 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 155 people received their master's degree in visual & performing arts from Carnegie Mellon. Of these students, 75% were women and 20% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their master's degree in visual & performing arts at Carnegie Mellon University make a median salary of 32,650.
Northwestern University comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in visual & performing arts. Each year, around 22,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $64,887 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $52,698 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 154 people received their master's degree in visual & performing arts from Northwestern. Around 23% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 64% were women. Data shows that Northwestern graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $32,650.
The 19th most popular school in the country for visual & performing arts majors who are seeking their master's degree is Florida State University. Each year, around 43,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,640 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,684 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 152 people received their master's degree in visual & performing arts from Florida State. Of these students, 55% were women and 34% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Florida State University visual & performing arts graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $32,650.
School of Visual Arts is the 20th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in visual & performing arts. Each year, around 3,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $49,140 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $55,040 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 145 people received their master's degree in visual & performing arts from SVA. About 70% of this group were women, and 13% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. School of Visual Arts visual & performing arts graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $32,650.
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*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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