by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of this program at MSU. You can study it at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #3 out of 19 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, MSU highly for visual & performing arts, ranked #191 out of 1,146 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Visual & Performing Arts Schools | 191 of 1,146 |
| Best Visual & Performing Arts Schools in Michigan | 3 of 30 |
| Best Visual & Performing Arts Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 24 of 144 |
The table below lists every degree level available for visual & performing arts at MSU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 312 |
| Master’s | 75 |
| Doctoral | 45 |
| Graduate Certificate | 6 |
The visual & performing arts field at MSU breaks down into these majors. Choose a major for its full rankings, popularity, and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Music | 158 |
| Design and Applied Arts | 138 |
| Visual and Performing Arts, General | 55 |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft | 37 |
| Fine and Studio Arts | 30 |
| Film/Video and Photographic Arts | 11 |
| Arts, Entertainment, and Media Management | 9 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Michigan State University conferred 312 bachelor’s degrees in visual & performing arts.
MSU is in the top 10% of the country for visual & performing arts at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #3 out of 19 schools by College Factual.
Visual & Performing Arts students who finish a bachelor’s at MSU report a median salary of $45,148 a year. This is lower than $69,754, the median for all majors at MSU.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at MSU, visual & performing arts students borrow a median amount of $27,012 in student loans. This is above $25,213, the typical median for all majors at MSU.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $14,750 | $44,510 |
| Fees | $340 | $340 |
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Among recent graduates, 46% of visual & performing arts bachelor’s degrees went to men and 54% went to women.
The majority of visual & performing arts bachelor’s degree graduates at MSU are White. About 66% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Michigan State University with a bachelor’s in visual & performing arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 16 |
| Black or African American | 24 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 27 |
| White | 205 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 24 |
| Other Races | 16 |
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at MSU. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Visual & Performing Arts | 75 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Visual & Performing Arts | 45 |
| Graduate Certificate Degrees in Visual & Performing Arts | 6 |
