by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of the graduate program in visual & performing arts at CIM. Graduate degrees are awarded at the Master’s, Doctoral, Graduate Certificate levels, with undergraduate study also available. At its best it places at #3 out of 3 schools (Graduate Certificate level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates CIM among the top schools in the country for visual & performing arts, ranked #1,198 out of 1,231 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Visual & Performing Arts Schools | 1,198 of 1,231 |
| Best Visual & Performing Arts Schools in Ohio | 40 of 40 |
| Best Visual & Performing Arts Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 152 of 152 |
Here is each degree level available for visual & performing arts at CIM, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 56 |
| Master’s | 50 |
| Doctoral | 4 |
| Graduate Certificate | 19 |
The visual & performing arts field at CIM breaks down into these majors. Select a major to see its rankings, popularity, salary, and diversity details:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Music | 129 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Cleveland Institute of Music conferred 50 master’s degrees in visual & performing arts.
CIM holds a strong position among schools offering visual & performing arts at the master’s level. In particular it placed #7 out of 7 schools by College Factual.
In the most recent graduating class, 38% of visual & performing arts master’s degrees went to men and 62% went to women.
The largest share of visual & performing arts master’s degree graduates at CIM were Non-Resident Alien. Approximately 40% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Cleveland Institute of Music with a master’s in visual & performing arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 18 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 20 |
| Other Races | 5 |
During the most recent reporting year, Cleveland Institute of Music handed out 4 doctoral degrees in visual & performing arts.
CIM is not currently ranked for visual & performing arts at the doctoral level.
In the most recent graduating class, 50% of visual & performing arts doctoral degrees went to men and 50% went to women.
The largest share of visual & performing arts doctoral degree graduates at CIM are Non-Resident Alien. Roughly 50% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Cleveland Institute of Music with a doctoral in visual & performing arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 0 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Cleveland Institute of Music handed out 19 graduate certificate degrees in visual & performing arts.
CIM is a solid choice among schools offering visual & performing arts at the graduate certificate level. Its best result was #3 out of 3 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| College Major Top Ranked | 3 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 6 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 29 |
For the most recent academic year available, 74% of visual & performing arts graduate certificate degrees went to men and 26% went to women.
The majority of visual & performing arts graduate certificate degree graduates at CIM are Non-Resident Alien. Approximately 47% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Cleveland Institute of Music with a graduate certificate in visual & performing arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 6 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 9 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Undergraduate study is also available at CIM. Annual undergraduate completions by level are shown below.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Visual & Performing Arts | 56 |