by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of this program at MSU. You can study it at the Bachelor’s, Associate’s levels, with graduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #1 out of 1 schools (Associate’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates MSU highly for visual & performing arts, coming in at #302 out of 1,146 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Visual & Performing Arts Schools | 302 of 1,146 |
| Best Visual & Performing Arts Schools in Montana | 1 of 2 |
| Best Visual & Performing Arts Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region | 9 of 39 |
The following degree levels are available for visual & performing arts at MSU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 141 |
| Associate’s | 24 |
| Master’s | 15 |
This visual & performing arts area of study at MSU includes the following specific majors. Choose a major for its full rankings, popularity, and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Fine and Studio Arts | 70 |
| Film/Video and Photographic Arts | 69 |
| Design and Applied Arts | 24 |
| Music | 17 |
During the most recent reporting year, Montana State University handed out 141 bachelor’s degrees in visual & performing arts.
MSU ranks competitively among schools offering visual & performing arts at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #10 out of 29 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Visual & Performing Arts Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region | 10 |
| Best Visual & Performing Arts Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 290 |
Visual & Performing Arts majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from MSU earn a median of $38,661 a year. This is below $55,032, the median for all majors at MSU.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at MSU, visual & performing arts students accumulate a median of $23,125 in student loans. This is lower than $23,775, the typical median for all majors at MSU.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $5,654 | $30,784 |
| Fees | $2,161 | $2,503 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 60% of visual & performing arts bachelor’s degrees went to men and 40% went to women.
The largest share of visual & performing arts bachelor’s degree graduates at MSU are White. About 82% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Montana State University with a bachelor’s in visual & performing arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8 |
| White | 115 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 15 |
During the most recent reporting year, Montana State University conferred 24 associate’s degrees in visual & performing arts.
MSU is among the very best schools in the country for visual & performing arts at the associate’s level. In particular it placed #1 out of 1 schools by College Factual.
For the most recent academic year available, 4% of visual & performing arts associate’s degrees went to men and 96% went to women.
The largest share of visual & performing arts associate’s degree graduates at MSU were White. About 96% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Montana State University with a associate’s in visual & performing arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 23 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Graduate study is also available at MSU. Annual graduate completions by level are shown below.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Visual & Performing Arts | 15 |
