by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, and more. We've also included details on how Missouri State ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in visual arts.
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The bachelor's program at Missouri State was ranked #49 on College Factual's Best Schools for visual arts list. It is also ranked #2 in Missouri.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Visual & Performing Arts Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 42 |
| Best General Visual & Performing Arts Schools | 49 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Missouri State University - Springfield handed out 15 bachelor's degrees in general visual & performing arts. This is an increase of 67% over the previous year when 9 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 3 students received their master’s degree in visual arts from Missouri State. This makes it the #25 most popular school for visual arts master’s degree candidates in the country.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Missouri State paid an average of $597 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $279 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,812 | $16,716 |
| Fees | $1,212 | $1,212 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $10,230 | $10,230 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,594 | $4,594 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 15 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in visual arts from Missouri State. About 53% were men and 47% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Missouri State are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 100% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Missouri State University - Springfield with a bachelor's in visual arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 15 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Missouri State does not offer an online option for its visual arts bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Missouri State Online Learning page.
All of the 1 students who graduated with a Master’s in visual arts from Missouri State in 2022 were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at Missouri State are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 100% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Missouri State University - Springfield with a master's in visual arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the visual arts majors at Missouri State University - Springfield.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Drama & Theater Arts | 62 |
| Fine & Studio Arts | 55 |
| Design & Applied Arts | 43 |
| Music | 36 |
| Film, Video & Photographic Arts | 24 |