2023 Best Visual & Performing Arts Master's Degree Schools in the Plains States Region
Finding the Best Visual & Performing Arts Master's Degree School for You
Out of all the majors we analyze each year, visual and performing arts was ranked #11 in the country. In fact 18,379 degrees and certificates were handed out in 2020-2021.
There are so many programs in today's world that it can tough to figure out which one is the right one for you. With more and more schools offering online options, you could even register for a great program on the other side of the country. On top of that, there are a considerable number of trade schools that offer fast-track entry to many fields.
The Best Visual & Performing Arts Master's Degree Schools in the Plains States Region ranking is one of many tools that Grad Degree Search has developed to help you make your educational decision. Our analysis looked at 26 schools in the Plains States Region to see which master's degree programs offered the best educational experiences for students. The factors used to develop this ranking include those related to how in-demand the school is, the overall quality of the school, and post-graduation wages, and more.
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2023 Best Visual & Performing Arts Master’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region
The following schools top our list of the Best Visual & Performing Arts Master's Degree Colleges.
Top 10 Best Visual & Performing Arts Master's Degree Schools
Our analysis found University of Nebraska at Kearney to be the best school for visual and performing arts students who want to pursue a master’s degree in the Plains States Region . Located in the town of Kearney, UNK is a public college with a medium-sized student population.
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Out of the 26 schools in the Plains States Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Kansas State University landed the # 2 spot on the list. K -State is a very large public school located in the small city of Manhattan.
The excellent master’s degree programs at North Dakota State University - Main Campus helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the best visual and performing arts schools in the Plains States Region . Located in the medium-sized city of Fargo, North Dakota State University is a public college with a fairly large student population.
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Nebraska - Lincoln. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Best Visual & Performing Arts Master’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region list. Located in the large city of Lincoln, UNL is a public school with a very large student population.
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The excellent master’s degree programs at Truman State University helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of the best visual and performing arts schools in the Plains States Region . Truman State is a small public school located in the remote town of Kirksville.
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University of Northern Iowa landed the #6 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best master’s degree visual and performing arts programs. Located in the city of Cedar Falls, UNI is a public college with a medium-sized student population.
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University of South Dakota ranked #7 on this year’s Best Visual & Performing Arts Master’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region list. Located in the town of Vermillion, USD is a public school with a moderately-sized student population.
Iowa State University came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Best Visual & Performing Arts Master’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region ranking. Iowa State is a very large public school located in the small city of Ames.
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University of Iowa ranked #9 on this year’s Best Visual & Performing Arts Master’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region list. Located in the city of Iowa City, Iowa is a public school with a very large student population.
University of Minnesota - Twin Cities landed the #10 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best master’s degree visual and performing arts programs. Located in the large city of Minneapolis, UMN Twin Cities is a public college with a fairly large student population.
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Best Visual & Performing Arts Colleges by State
Explore the best visual and performing arts schools for a specific state in the Plains States region.
| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Kansas | 125 |
| Missouri | 267 |
| Minnesota | 133 |
| Iowa | 163 |
| North Dakota | 16 |
| Nebraska | 93 |
| South Dakota | 16 |
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Visual & Performing Arts Related Rankings by Major
Visual & Performing Arts Majors to Study
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Music | 7,675 |
| Fine & Studio Arts | 3,224 |
| Design & Applied Arts | 1,979 |
| Film, Video & Photographic Arts | 1,704 |
| Drama & Theater Arts | 1,699 |
| Arts & Media Management | 1,184 |
| General Visual & Performing Arts | 390 |
| Dance | 257 |
| Other Visual Art | 254 |
| Crafts, Folk Art & Artisanry | 13 |
Most Popular Majors Related to Visual & Performing Arts
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Theology & Religious Vocations | 17,287 |
| English Language & Literature | 9,566 |
| Foreign Languages & Linguistics | 4,163 |
| Philosophy & Religious Studies | 3,136 |
| Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities | 2,680 |
Notes and References
*These averages are for the top 25 schools only.
- Read more about our ranking methodology.
- The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of the rest of our data about colleges.
- Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
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