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The bachelor's program at UMass Amherst was ranked #118 on College Factual's Best Schools for visual & performing arts list. It is also ranked #11 in Massachusetts.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Massachusetts Amherst handed out 97 bachelor's degrees in visual & performing arts. This is a decrease of 15% over the previous year when 114 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 45 students received their master’s degree in visual & performing arts from UMass Amherst. This makes it the #100 most popular school for visual & performing arts master’s degree candidates in the country.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at UMass Amherst paid an average of $1,605 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $691 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $16,591 | $38,527 |
| Fees | $766 | $766 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $14,869 | $14,869 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $1,440 | $1,440 |
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Of the 97 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in visual & performing arts from UMass Amherst in 2022, 27% were men and 73% were 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 University of Massachusetts Amherst with a bachelor's in visual & performing arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 6 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 68 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 7 |
| Other Races | 9 |
Online degrees for the UMass Amherst visual & performing 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 UMass Amherst Online Learning page.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 38 visual & performing arts majors earned their master's degree from UMass Amherst. Of these graduates, 42% were men and 58% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 66% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Massachusetts Amherst with a master's in visual & performing arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 25 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the visual & performing arts majors at University of Massachusetts Amherst.
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 | 69 |
| Fine & Studio Arts | 38 |
| Drama & Theater Arts | 26 |
| Film, Video & Photographic Arts | 16 |
| Dance | 7 |
| Arts & Media Management | 7 |
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