by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at Emerson. You can study it at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #8 out of 35 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks Emerson as a strong choice for visual & performing arts, ranked #48 out of 1,146 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Visual & Performing Arts Schools | 48 of 1,146 |
| Best Visual & Performing Arts Schools in Massachusetts | 8 of 42 |
| Best Visual & Performing Arts Schools in the New England Region | 12 of 84 |
The following degree levels are available for visual & performing arts at Emerson, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 595 |
| Master’s | 18 |
This visual & performing arts area of study at Emerson breaks down into these majors. Follow a link for the major’s detailed rankings and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Film/Video and Photographic Arts | 470 |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft | 141 |
| Music | 2 |
During the most recent reporting year, Emerson College awarded 595 bachelor’s degrees in visual & performing arts.
Emerson is among the very best schools in the country for visual & performing arts at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #8 out of 35 schools by College Factual.
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 |
Find out more about Emerson tuition and fees.
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 |
This program is also offered at the graduate level at Emerson. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Visual & Performing Arts | 18 |
