by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at George Mason. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #2 out of 19 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
Here is each degree level available for visual & performing arts at George Mason, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 279 |
| Master’s | 39 |
| Doctoral | 5 |
| Graduate Certificate | 2 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, George Mason University handed out 279 bachelor’s degrees in visual & performing arts.
George Mason ranks competitively among schools offering visual & performing arts at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #2 out of 19 schools by College Factual.
Visual & Performing Arts majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from George Mason report a median salary of $44,562 a year. This is lower than $79,668, the median for all majors at George Mason.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at George Mason, visual & performing arts students accumulate a median of $25,529 in student loans. This is above $23,529, the typical median for all majors at George Mason.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,510 | $34,860 |
| Fees | $3,828 | $3,828 |
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Among recent graduates, 42% of visual & performing arts bachelor’s degrees went to men and 58% went to women.
The largest share of visual & performing arts bachelor’s degree graduates at George Mason are White. Approximately 48% of graduates fell into 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 | 36 |
| Black or African American | 36 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 44 |
| White | 135 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 25 |
George Mason conferred 138 bachelor’s completions in visual and performing arts, general in the latest year of data — 69% to women and 31% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (42%).
George Mason conferred 45 bachelor’s completions in cinematography and film/video production recently — 31% to women and 69% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (53%).
George Mason conferred 35 bachelor’s completions in music performance, general in the latest year of data — 31% to women and 69% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (54%).
George Mason granted 33 bachelor’s degrees in drama and dramatics/theatre arts, general recently — 64% to women and 36% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (64%).
George Mason awarded 17 bachelor’s degrees in dance, general in the latest year of data — 76% to women and 24% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (41%).
George Mason conferred 11 bachelor’s degrees in art history, criticism and conservation recently — 73% to women and 27% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (55%).
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at George Mason. Annual graduate completions by level are shown below.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s | 39 |
| Doctoral | 5 |
| Graduate Certificate | 2 |
