by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at Montclair State University. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #5 out of 21 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates Montclair State University as a strong choice for visual & performing arts, coming in at #250 out of 1,146 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Visual & Performing Arts Schools | 250 of 1,146 |
| Best Visual & Performing Arts Schools in New Jersey | 7 of 34 |
| Best Visual & Performing Arts Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 57 of 213 |
Here is each degree level granted in visual & performing arts at Montclair State University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 424 |
| Master’s | 61 |
| Graduate Certificate | 15 |
The visual & performing arts field at Montclair State University includes the following specific majors. Choose a major for its full rankings, popularity, and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Film/Video and Photographic Arts | 139 |
| Music | 123 |
| Design and Applied Arts | 73 |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft | 71 |
| Fine and Studio Arts | 53 |
| Dance | 41 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Montclair State University awarded 424 bachelor’s degrees in visual & performing arts.
Montclair State University ranks competitively among schools offering visual & performing arts at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #5 out of 21 schools by College Factual.
Visual & Performing Arts graduates with a bachelor’s degree from Montclair State University go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $35,366 a year. This is lower than $59,350, the median for all majors at Montclair State University.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at Montclair State University, visual & performing arts students borrow a median amount of $26,504 in student loans. This is above $25,267, the typical median for all majors at Montclair State University.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $12,323 | $24,900 |
| Fees | $1,122 | $1,122 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 40% of visual & performing arts bachelor’s degrees went to men and 60% went to women.
The majority of visual & performing arts bachelor’s degree graduates at Montclair State University are White. About 47% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Montclair State University with a bachelor’s in visual & performing arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 14 |
| Black or African American | 64 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 108 |
| White | 198 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 39 |
Graduate study is also available at Montclair State University. Annual graduate completions by level are shown below.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Visual & Performing Arts | 61 |
| Graduate Certificate Degrees in Visual & Performing Arts | 15 |
