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The bachelor's program at MCAD was ranked #229 on College Factual's Best Schools for visual & performing arts list. It is also ranked #4 in Minnesota.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Minneapolis College of Art and Design handed out 97 bachelor's degrees in visual & performing arts. This is an increase of 9% over the previous year when 89 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 29 students received their master’s degree in visual & performing arts from MCAD. This makes it the #152 most popular school for visual & performing arts master’s degree candidates in the country.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the visual & performing arts majors at Minneapolis College of Art and Design.
For the most recent academic year available, 24% of visual & performing arts bachelor's degrees went to men and 76% went to women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at MCAD are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 64% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Minneapolis College of Art and Design with a bachelor's in visual & performing arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 8 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12 |
| White | 62 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 6 |
Of the 29 students who graduated with a Master’s in visual & performing arts from MCAD in 2021, 28% were men and 72% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 59% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Minneapolis College of Art and Design with a master's in visual & performing arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 17 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 6 |
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 |
|---|---|
| Design & Applied Arts | 71 |
| Fine & Studio Arts | 31 |
| General Visual & Performing Arts | 17 |
| Film, Video & Photographic Arts | 7 |
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