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Messiah was ranked #85 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for visual & performing arts majors. This puts the bachelor's program at the school solidly in the top 15% of all colleges and universities in the country. It is also ranked #6 in Pennsylvania.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Visual & Performing Arts Graduate Degree Schools | 29 |
| Best Visual & Performing Arts Master’s Degree Schools | 32 |
| Best Visual & Performing Arts Schools | 85 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Messiah University handed out 42 bachelor's degrees in visual & performing arts. This is a decrease of 5% over the previous year when 44 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 42 students received their master’s degree in visual & performing arts from Messiah. This makes it the #104 most popular school for visual & performing arts master’s degree candidates in the country.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at Messiah was $1,650 per credit hour for both in-state and out-of-state students. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $39,700 | $39,700 |
| Fees | $940 | $940 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,460 | $1,460 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $11,910 | $11,910 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,760 | $2,760 |
Learn more about Messiah tuition and fees.
In the 2021-2022 academic year, 42 students earned a bachelor's degree in visual & performing arts from Messiah. About 71% of these graduates were women and the other 29% were men.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 90% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Messiah University with a bachelor's in visual & performing arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 38 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Messiah does not offer an online option for its visual & performing arts bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Messiah Online Learning page.
The visual & performing arts program at Messiah awarded 36 master's degrees in 2021-2022. About 56% of these degrees went to men with the other 44% going to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 86% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Messiah University with a master's in visual & performing arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 31 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the visual & performing arts majors at Messiah University.
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 |
|---|---|
| Music | 42 |
| Fine & Studio Arts | 18 |
| Drama & Theater Arts | 6 |
| Film, Video & Photographic Arts | 6 |
| Design & Applied Arts | 5 |
| Dance | 4 |
| Arts & Media Management | 1 |
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