Here is an overview of the program, including rankings, popularity, diversity, and earnings. Also, learn how University of Massachusetts-Boston stacks up against peers offering visual & performing arts.
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University of Massachusetts-Boston holds a strong position among schools offering visual & performing arts. In particular, it placed #536 out of 1,185 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #24 in Massachusetts.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, University of Massachusetts-Boston handed out 50 bachelor’s degrees in visual & performing arts.
Visual & Performing Arts graduates with a bachelor’s degree from University of Massachusetts-Boston earn a median of $35,166 a year. This is below $65,575, the median for all majors at University of Massachusetts-Boston.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at University of Massachusetts-Boston, visual & performing arts students borrow a median amount of $27,000 in student loans. This is higher than $26,236, the typical median for all majors at University of Massachusetts-Boston.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $14,187 | $37,495 |
| Fees | $620 | $620 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 40% of visual & performing arts bachelor’s degrees went to men and 60% went to women.
The largest share of visual & performing arts bachelor’s degree graduates at University of Massachusetts-Boston are White. Roughly 32% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Massachusetts-Boston with a bachelor’s in visual & performing arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 8 |
| Black or African American | 8 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10 |
| White | 16 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 5 |
Review the following statistics on the composition of the visual & performing arts majors at University of Massachusetts-Boston.
This visual & performing arts program at University of Massachusetts-Boston includes the following concentrations:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Fine & Studio Arts | 26 |
| Music | 13 |
| Drama & Theater Arts | 11 |