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 diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. See how Emerson ranks among other schools offering degrees in visual & performing arts.
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Emerson is in the top 5% of the country for visual & performing arts. More specifically it was ranked #82 out of 1,185 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #7 in Massachusetts.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Emerson College conferred 595 bachelor’s degrees in visual & performing arts.
Visual & Performing Arts graduates with a bachelor’s degree from Emerson report a median salary of $41,489 a year. This is lower than $50,784, the median for all majors at Emerson.
To complete a bachelor’s at Emerson, visual & performing arts students borrow a median amount of $24,625 in student loans. This is lower than $24,813, the typical median for all majors at Emerson.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $51,264 | $56,032 |
| Fees | $1,024 | $1,024 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 43% of visual & performing arts bachelor’s degrees went to men and 57% went to women.
The largest share of visual & performing arts bachelor’s degree graduates at Emerson are White. Roughly 55% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Emerson College with a bachelor’s in visual & performing arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 33 |
| Black or African American | 21 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 68 |
| White | 327 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 112 |
| Other Races | 34 |
For the most recent academic year available, 33% of visual & performing arts master’s degrees went to men and 67% went to women.
The largest share of visual & performing arts master’s degree graduates at Emerson were White. Approximately 56% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Emerson College with a master’s in visual & performing arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 10 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Here are the demographics of the visual & performing arts majors at Emerson College.
The visual & performing arts program at Emerson breaks down into the following more specific areas of study:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Film, Video & Photographic Arts | 470 |
| Drama & Theater Arts | 141 |
| Music | 2 |