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 UMass Dartmouth ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in visual arts.
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The bachelor's program at UMass Dartmouth was ranked #35 on College Factual's Best Schools for visual arts list. It is also ranked #3 in Massachusetts.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Visual & Performing Arts Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 31 |
| Best General Visual & Performing Arts Schools | 35 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Massachusetts - Dartmouth handed out 27 bachelor's degrees in general visual & performing arts. This is an increase of 93% over the previous year when 14 degrees were handed out.
Visual Arts majors who earn their bachelor's degree from UMass Dartmouth go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $25,753 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.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at UMass Dartmouth paid an average of $1,295 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $606 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $14,533 | $31,075 |
| Fees | $675 | $675 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,400 | $1,400 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $17,940 | $17,940 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $1,772 | $1,772 |
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Of the 27 students who earned a bachelor's degree in General Visual & Performing Arts from UMass Dartmouth in 2021-2022, 37% were men and 63% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at UMass Dartmouth are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 74% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Massachusetts - Dartmouth with a bachelor's in visual arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 20 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Online degrees for the UMass Dartmouth 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 UMass Dartmouth Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the visual arts majors at University of Massachusetts - Dartmouth.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Design & Applied Arts | 56 |
| Fine & Studio Arts | 23 |
| Film, Video & Photographic Arts | 9 |
| Music | 6 |
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