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 #6 out of 19 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates George Mason highly for visual & performing arts, placing at #86 out of 1,146 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Visual & Performing Arts Schools | 86 of 1,146 |
| Best Visual & Performing Arts Schools in Virginia | 6 of 25 |
| Best Visual & Performing Arts Schools in the Southeast Region | 16 of 247 |
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 |
This visual & performing arts area of study at George Mason includes the following specific majors. Follow a link for the major’s detailed rankings and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Visual and Performing Arts, General | 139 |
| Music | 57 |
| Film/Video and Photographic Arts | 45 |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft | 33 |
| Fine and Studio Arts | 18 |
| Dance | 17 |
| Arts, Entertainment, and Media Management | 16 |
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 #6 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 |
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 Degrees in Visual & Performing Arts | 39 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Visual & Performing Arts | 5 |
| Graduate Certificate Degrees in Visual & Performing Arts | 2 |
