by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at UMass Amherst. You can study it at the Bachelor’s, Certificate levels, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #16 out of 35 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, UMass Amherst among the top schools in the country for visual & performing arts, placing at #282 out of 1,146 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Visual & Performing Arts Schools | 282 of 1,146 |
| Best Visual & Performing Arts Schools in Massachusetts | 16 of 42 |
| Best Visual & Performing Arts Schools in the New England Region | 32 of 84 |
Here is each degree level available for visual & performing arts at UMass Amherst, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 134 |
| Certificate | 28 |
| Master’s | 32 |
| Doctoral | 1 |
| Graduate Certificate | 9 |
The visual & performing arts area of study at UMass Amherst breaks down into these majors. Follow a link for the major’s detailed rankings and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Music | 73 |
| Fine and Studio Arts | 54 |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft | 37 |
| Film/Video and Photographic Arts | 21 |
| Dance | 13 |
| Arts, Entertainment, and Media Management | 4 |
| Design and Applied Arts | 2 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, University of Massachusetts-Amherst conferred 134 bachelor’s degrees in visual & performing arts.
UMass Amherst ranks competitively among schools offering visual & performing arts at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #16 out of 35 schools by College Factual.
Visual & Performing Arts students who finish a bachelor’s at UMass Amherst go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $33,501 a year. This is lower than $73,687, the median for all majors at UMass Amherst.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at UMass Amherst, visual & performing arts students borrow a median amount of $27,000 in student loans. This is above $25,177, the typical median for all majors at UMass Amherst.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $15,791 | $39,683 |
| Fees | $766 | $766 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 34% of visual & performing arts bachelor’s degrees went to men and 66% went to women.
The majority of visual & performing arts bachelor’s degree graduates at UMass Amherst are White. About 69% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Massachusetts-Amherst with a bachelor’s in visual & performing arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 6 |
| Black or African American | 7 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 17 |
| White | 92 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 6 |
| Other Races | 6 |
During the most recent reporting year, University of Massachusetts-Amherst conferred 28 certificate degrees in visual & performing arts.
UMass Amherst has not been ranked for visual & performing arts at the certificate level.
For the most recent academic year available, 54% of visual & performing arts certificate degrees went to men and 46% went to women.
The largest share of visual & performing arts certificate degree graduates at UMass Amherst are White. Approximately 68% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Massachusetts-Amherst with a certificate in visual & performing arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 19 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Graduate study is also available at UMass Amherst. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Visual & Performing Arts | 32 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Visual & Performing Arts | 1 |
| Graduate Certificate Degrees in Visual & Performing Arts | 9 |
