by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. We've also included details on how Northeastern ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in visual arts.
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Northeastern is in the top 10% of the country for visual arts. More specifically it was ranked #6 out of 91 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #1 in Massachusetts.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Visual & Performing Arts Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 5 |
| Best General Visual & Performing Arts Schools | 6 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Northeastern University handed out 13 bachelor's degrees in general visual & performing arts. This is an increase of 86% over the previous year when 7 degrees were handed out.
Visual Arts majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Northeastern go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $27,246 a year. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $25,063 for all visual arts bachelor's degree recipients.
Part-time undergraduates at Northeastern paid an average of $1,938 per credit hour in 2022-2023. This tuition was the same for both in-state and out-of-state students. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $62,000 | $62,000 |
| Fees | $1,141 | $1,141 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $18,790 | $18,790 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $1,800 | $1,800 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 15% of visual arts bachelor's degrees went to men and 85% went to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northeastern University with a bachelor's in visual arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 6 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Northeastern 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 Northeastern Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the visual arts majors at Northeastern University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Design & Applied Arts | 77 |
| Music | 41 |
| Drama & Theater Arts | 16 |
| Arts & Media Management | 11 |
| Other Visual Art | 7 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.