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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for visual & performing arts majors, Massachusetts College of Art and Design came in at #25. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #3 in Massachusetts.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Massachusetts College of Art and Design handed out 284 bachelor's degrees in visual & performing arts. This is a decrease of 27% over the previous year when 390 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 33 students received their master’s degree in visual & performing arts from Massachusetts College of Art and Design. This makes it the #133 most popular school for visual & performing arts master’s degree candidates in the country.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at Massachusetts College of Art and Design was $464 per credit hour for both in-state and out-of-state students. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $1,030 | $28,250 |
| Fees | $13,930 | $13,930 |
| Books and Supplies | $2,000 | $2,000 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $18,000 | $18,000 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $900 | $900 |
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Of the 284 visual & performing arts students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from Massachusetts College of Art and Design, about 30% were men and 70% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Massachusetts College of Art and Design are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 61% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Massachusetts College of Art and Design with a bachelor's in visual & performing arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 18 |
| Black or African American | 20 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 25 |
| White | 173 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 8 |
| Other Races | 40 |
Online degrees for the Massachusetts College of Art and Design visual & performing arts bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Massachusetts College of Art and Design Online Learning page.
Of the 17 visual & performing arts students who graduated with a master's degree in 2021-2022 from Massachusetts College of Art and Design, about 29% were men and 71% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 59% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Massachusetts College of Art and Design with a master's in visual & performing arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 10 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the visual & performing arts majors at Massachusetts College of Art and Design.
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 |
|---|---|
| Design & Applied Arts | 140 |
| Fine & Studio Arts | 113 |
| Film, Video & Photographic Arts | 75 |
| Crafts, Folk Art & Artisanry | 4 |
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