by our College Data Analytics TeamFor its 2025 ranking, College Factual looked at 8 schools in Ohio to determine which ones were the best for visual & performing arts students pursuing a master's degree. Combined, these schools handed out 580 master's degrees in visual & performing arts to qualified students.
What's on this page: * Our Methodology
The visual & performing arts master's degree program you select can have a big impact on your future. This section explores some of the factors we include in our ranking and how much they vary depending on the school you select. When choosing a school we recommend considering some of the following factors:
The overall quality of a master's degree school is important to ensure a good education, not just how well they do in a particular major. To take this into account we include a school's overall Best Colleges for a Master's Degree ranking which itself looks at a collection of different factors like degree completion, educational resources, student body caliber and post-graduation earnings for the school as a whole.
To determine the overall quality of a graduate school, one factor we look at is the average early-career salary of those receiving their master's degree from the school. This is because one of the main reasons people pursue their master's degree is to enable themselves to find better-paying positions.
The metrics below are just some of the other metrics that we use to determine our rankings.
Our full ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best schools for visual & performing arts students working on their master's degree.
Since the program you select can have a significant impact on your future, we've developed a number of rankings, including this Best Visual & Performing Arts Master's Degree Schools in Ohio list, to help you choose the best school for you.
Explore the top ranked colleges and universities for visual & performing arts students seeking a a master's degree.
It's hard to beat University of Cincinnati - Main Campus if you wish to pursue a master's degree in visual & performing arts. Located in the large city of Cincinnati, UC is a public university with a very large student population.More information about a master’s in visual & performing arts from University of Cincinnati - Main Campus
Ohio State University - Main Campus is a good option for students pursuing a master's degree in visual & performing arts. Located in the large city of Columbus, Ohio State is a public university with a very large student population.More information about a master’s in visual & performing arts from Ohio State University - Main Campus
Bowling Green State University - Main Campus is a wonderful option for students interested in a master's degree in visual & performing arts. Located in the fringe town of Bowling Green, BGSU is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a master’s in visual & performing arts from Bowling Green State University - Main Campus
Kent State University at Kent is a good choice for individuals pursuing a master's degree in visual & performing arts. Located in the large suburb of Kent, Kent State is a public university with a very large student population.More information about a master’s in visual & performing arts from Kent State University at Kent
Located in the distant town of Athens, OHIO Athens is a public university with a very large student population.More information about a master’s in visual & performing arts from Ohio University - Athens Campus
Located in the city of Cleveland, Cleveland Institute of Music is a private not-for-profit school with a fairly small student population.More information about a master’s in visual & performing arts from Cleveland Institute of Music
CCAD is a fairly small private not-for-profit college located in the large city of Columbus.More information about a master’s in visual & performing arts from Columbus College of Art and Design
Located in the town of Oxford, Miami University - Oxford is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a master’s in visual & performing arts from Miami University - Oxford
Explore all the Best Visual & Performing Arts Colleges in the Great Lakes Area or other specific states within that region.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Music | 331 |
| Design & Applied Arts | 73 |
| Fine & Studio Arts | 54 |
| Drama & Theater Arts | 48 |
| Arts & Media Management | 31 |
| Film, Video & Photographic Arts | 21 |
| General Visual & Performing Arts | 12 |
| Dance | 10 |
