by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. In addition, we cover how UM ranks in comparison to other schools with visual arts programs.
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UM was ranked #18 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for visual 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 #1 in Montana.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, The University of Montana handed out 2 bachelor's degrees in general visual & performing arts.
In 2021, 11 students received their master’s degree in visual arts from UM. This makes it the #10 most popular school for visual arts master’s degree candidates in the country.
Graduates of the master's visual arts program at UM make a median salary of $52,377. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all visual arts graduates with a master's is $38,684.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the visual arts majors at The University of Montana.
All of the 2 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in visual arts from UM in 2021 were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 100% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from The University of Montana with a bachelor's in visual arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
In the 2020-2021 academic year, 11 students earned a master's degree in visual arts from UM. About 91% of these graduates were women and the other 9% were men.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 91% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from The University of Montana with a master's in visual arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 10 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Film, Video & Photographic Arts | 44 |
| Drama & Theater Arts | 33 |
| Music | 28 |
| Fine & Studio Arts | 23 |
| Dance | 10 |
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