by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the average salary of graduates, ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. We've also included details on how Mississippi State ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in visual arts.
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The bachelor's program at Mississippi State was ranked #48 on College Factual's Best Schools for visual arts list. It is also ranked #2 in Mississippi.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Visual & Performing Arts Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 41 |
| Best General Visual & Performing Arts Schools | 48 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Mississippi State University handed out 46 bachelor's degrees in general visual & performing arts. This is an increase of 10% over the previous year when 42 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of visual arts students who receive their bachelor's degree at Mississippi State is $24,752. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $25,063 for all visual arts students.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at Mississippi State was $1,102 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $403 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,665 | $26,430 |
| Fees | $150 | $150 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $12,293 | $12,293 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $6,146 | $6,146 |
Learn more about Mississippi State tuition and fees.
For the most recent academic year available, 26% of visual arts bachelor's degrees went to men and 74% went to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 70% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Mississippi State University with a bachelor's in visual arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 12 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 32 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Online degrees for the Mississippi State 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 Mississippi State Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the visual arts majors at Mississippi State University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Music | 5 |