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The bachelor's program at GMU was ranked #145 on College Factual's Best Schools for visual & performing arts list. It is also ranked #5 in Virginia.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, George Mason University handed out 255 bachelor's degrees in visual & performing arts. This is an increase of 0% over the previous year when 254 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 70 students received their master’s degree in visual & performing arts from GMU. This makes it the #57 most popular school for visual & performing arts master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 9 students received their doctoral degrees in visual & performing arts in 2022, making the school the #60 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at GMU paid an average of $1,427 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $420 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $10,095 | $34,259 |
| Fees | $3,720 | $3,720 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,278 | $1,278 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $15,151 | $15,151 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,504 | $3,504 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 255 visual & performing arts majors earned their bachelor's degree from GMU. Of these graduates, 40% were men and 60% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 52% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from George Mason University with a bachelor's in visual & performing arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 29 |
| Black or African American | 24 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 39 |
| White | 133 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 10 |
| Other Races | 20 |
Online degrees for the GMU 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 GMU Online Learning page.
Of the 66 visual & performing arts students who graduated with a master's degree in 2021-2022 from GMU, about 24% were men and 76% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 56% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from George Mason University with a master's in visual & performing arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 37 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 11 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the visual & performing arts majors at George Mason University.
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 |
|---|---|
| General Visual & Performing Arts | 119 |
| Music | 70 |
| Film, Video & Photographic Arts | 42 |
| Drama & Theater Arts | 33 |
| Arts & Media Management | 29 |
| Dance | 20 |
| Fine & Studio Arts | 19 |
| Design & Applied Arts | 3 |
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