by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at UMass Dartmouth. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #27 out of 35 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks UMass Dartmouth as a strong choice for visual & performing arts, placing at #541 out of 1,146 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Visual & Performing Arts Schools | 541 of 1,146 |
| Best Visual & Performing Arts Schools in Massachusetts | 28 of 42 |
| Best Visual & Performing Arts Schools in the New England Region | 53 of 84 |
The following degree levels are available for visual & performing arts at UMass Dartmouth, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 97 |
| Master’s | 5 |
| Graduate Certificate | 7 |
This visual & performing arts field at UMass Dartmouth covers the following majors. Choose a major for its full rankings, popularity, and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Design and Applied Arts | 49 |
| Visual and Performing Arts, General | 29 |
| Fine and Studio Arts | 18 |
| Music | 9 |
| Film/Video and Photographic Arts | 4 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth handed out 97 bachelor’s degrees in visual & performing arts.
UMass Dartmouth ranks competitively among schools offering visual & performing arts at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #27 out of 35 schools by College Factual.
Visual & Performing Arts majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from UMass Dartmouth go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $45,008 a year. This is lower than $65,700, the median for all majors at UMass Dartmouth.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at UMass Dartmouth, visual & performing arts graduates take on a median debt of $27,000 in student loans. This is below $27,106, the typical median for all majors at UMass Dartmouth.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $13,833 | $31,852 |
| Fees | $715 | $715 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 39% of visual & performing arts bachelor’s degrees went to men and 61% went to women.
The majority of visual & performing arts bachelor’s degree graduates at UMass Dartmouth were White. Approximately 74% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth with a bachelor’s in visual & performing arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7 |
| White | 72 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 9 |
Graduate study is also available at UMass Dartmouth. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Visual & Performing Arts | 5 |
| Graduate Certificate Degrees in Visual & Performing Arts | 7 |
