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The bachelor's program at GMU was ranked #145 on College Factual's Best Schools for visual & performing arts list. It is also ranked #5 in Virginia.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, George Mason University handed out 255 bachelor's degrees in visual & performing arts. This is an increase of 0% over the previous year when 254 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 70 students received their master’s degree in visual & performing arts from GMU. This makes it the #57 most popular school for visual & performing arts master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 9 students received their doctoral degrees in visual & performing arts in 2022, making the school the #60 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at GMU paid an average of $1,427 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $420 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $10,095 | $34,259 |
| Fees | $3,720 | $3,720 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,278 | $1,278 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $15,151 | $15,151 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,504 | $3,504 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 255 visual & performing arts majors earned their bachelor's degree from GMU. Of these graduates, 40% were men and 60% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 52% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from George Mason University with a bachelor's in visual & performing arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 29 |
| Black or African American | 24 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 39 |
| White | 133 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 10 |
| Other Races | 20 |
GMU does not offer an online option for its visual & performing arts bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the GMU Online Learning page.
Of the 66 visual & performing arts students who graduated with a master's degree in 2021-2022 from GMU, about 24% were men and 76% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 56% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from George Mason University with a master's in visual & performing arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 37 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 11 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the visual & performing arts majors at George Mason University.
Visual & Performing Arts students may decide to major in one of the following focus areas. Individual majors may not be available for all degree levels.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Visual & Performing Arts | 119 |
| Music | 70 |
| Film, Video & Photographic Arts | 42 |
| Drama & Theater Arts | 33 |
| Arts & Media Management | 29 |
| Dance | 20 |
| Fine & Studio Arts | 19 |
| Design & Applied Arts | 3 |
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