2023 Best Visual & Performing Arts Schools in Massachusetts
Finding the Best Visual & Performing Arts School for You
In 2020-2021, 965 degrees and certificates were awarded to visual and performing arts students who went to a Massachusetts college or university. This makes it the #13 most popular major in the state.
It's not easy to decide which program to enroll in when you have so many options available. As online education oppotunities continue to grow, you're not restricted to just schools in your local area anymore. Even some of the 'big name' schools are offering online courses. Also, there are a number of trade schools with offerings that you might find attractive.
Along with in-depth profiles of schools and the programs they offer, Grad Degree Search has created the Best Visual & Performing Arts Schools in Massachusetts to help you in your search for the best school for you. Our analysis looked at 18 schools in Massachusetts to see which programs offered the best educational experiences for students.
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2023 Best Visual & Performing Arts Schools in Massachusetts
The colleges and universities below are the best for visual and performing arts majors pursuing a .
Top 10 Best Visual & Performing Arts Schools
Our analysis found Brandeis University to be the best school for visual and performing arts students who want to pursue a degree in Massachusetts. Brandeis is a medium-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Waltham.
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Williams College. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Best Visual & Performing Arts Schools in Massachusetts list. Located in the town of Williamstown, Williams is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.
A rank of #3 on this year’s list means Tufts University is a great place for visual and performing arts students. Located in the suburb of Medford, Tufts is a private not-for-profit college with a large student population.
A rank of #4 on this year’s list means Boston University is a great place for visual and performing arts students. Boston U is a fairly large private not-for-profit school located in the large city of Boston.
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A rank of #5 on this year’s list means Northeastern University is a great place for visual and performing arts students. Located in the city of Boston, Northeastern is a private not-for-profit college with a very large student population.
Full Visual & Performing Arts at Northeastern University Report
Emerson College ranked #6 on this year’s Best Visual & Performing Arts Schools in Massachusetts list. Located in the large city of Boston, Emerson is a private not-for-profit college with a medium-sized student population.
With a ranking of #7, Endicott College did quite well on this year’s best schools for visual and performing arts students. Endicott is a small private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Beverly.
Northeastern University Professional Advancement Network came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Best Visual & Performing Arts Schools in Massachusetts ranking. Located in the city of Boston, Northeastern University Professional Advancement Network is a private not-for-profit college with a large student population.
Longy School of Music of Bard College ranked #9 on this year’s Best Visual & Performing Arts Schools in Massachusetts list. Located in the midsize city of Cambridge, Longy is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.
Massachusetts College of Art and Design ranked #10 on this year’s Best Visual & Performing Arts Schools in Massachusetts list. Located in the large city of Boston, Massachusetts College of Art and Design is a public school with a small student population.
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Best Visual & Performing Arts Colleges in the New England Region
Explore all the Best Visual & Performing Arts Schools in the New England Area or other specific states within that region.
| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Rhode Island | 54 |
| Connecticut | 395 |
| New Hampshire | 34 |
| Maine | 42 |
| Vermont | 73 |
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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 Related Majors
| 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 18 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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