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Michigan State is in the top 10% of the country for visual & performing arts. More specifically it was ranked #38 out of 641 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #2 in Michigan.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Michigan State University handed out 219 bachelor's degrees in visual & performing arts. This is an increase of 6% over the previous year when 207 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 88 students received their master’s degree in visual & performing arts from Michigan State. This makes it the #40 most popular school for visual & performing arts master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 67 students received their doctoral degrees in visual & performing arts in 2022, making the school the #1 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Michigan State paid an average of $1,457 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $564 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $16,930 | $43,700 |
| Fees | $340 | $340 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,334 | $1,334 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $11,754 | $11,754 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,592 | $3,592 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 219 visual & performing arts majors earned their bachelor's degree from Michigan State. Of these graduates, 45% were men and 55% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 72% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Michigan State University with a bachelor's in visual & performing arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 8 |
| Black or African American | 18 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 13 |
| White | 157 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 11 |
| Other Races | 12 |
Michigan State 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 Michigan State Online Learning page.
In the 2021-2022 academic year, 68 students earned a master's degree in visual & performing arts from Michigan State. About 51% of these graduates were women and the other 49% were men.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 65% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Michigan State University with a master's in visual & performing arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 44 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 6 |
| Other Races | 6 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the visual & performing arts majors at Michigan State 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 |
|---|---|
| Music | 165 |
| Design & Applied Arts | 110 |
| Drama & Theater Arts | 38 |
| Fine & Studio Arts | 27 |
| Film, Video & Photographic Arts | 12 |
| Arts & Media Management | 5 |
| General Visual & Performing Arts | 1 |
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