by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. We've also included details on how MCLA ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in visual arts.
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The bachelor's program at MCLA was ranked #53 on College Factual's Best Schools for visual arts list. It is also ranked #4 in Massachusetts.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Visual & Performing Arts Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 46 |
| Best General Visual & Performing Arts Schools | 53 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts handed out 17 bachelor's degrees in general visual & performing arts. This is an increase of 21% over the previous year when 14 degrees were handed out.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at MCLA paid an average of $416 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $43 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $1,030 | $9,975 |
| Fees | $10,854 | $10,854 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $14,634 | $14,634 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,150 | $2,150 |
Learn more about MCLA tuition and fees.
The visual arts program at MCLA awarded 17 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 53% of these degrees went to men with the other 47% going to women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at MCLA are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 88% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts with a bachelor's in visual arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 15 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Online degrees for the MCLA visual 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 MCLA Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the visual arts majors at Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Arts & Media Management | 6 |
| Fine & Studio Arts | 3 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.