Below are the key facts about graduate study in visual & performing arts at Emerson. It is offered at the Master’s level, with undergraduate study also available. At its best it places at #2 out of 12 schools (Master’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks Emerson as a strong choice for visual & performing arts, ranked #50 out of 1,231 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Visual & Performing Arts Schools | 50 of 1,231 |
| Best Visual & Performing Arts Schools in Massachusetts | 8 of 43 |
| Best Visual & Performing Arts Schools in the New England Region | 12 of 85 |
The following degree levels are available for visual & performing arts at Emerson, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 595 |
| Master’s | 18 |
This visual & performing arts area of study at Emerson breaks down into these majors. Follow a link for the major’s detailed rankings and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Film/Video and Photographic Arts | 470 |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft | 141 |
| Music | 2 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Emerson College awarded 18 master’s degrees in visual & performing arts.
Emerson holds a strong position among schools offering visual & performing arts at the master’s level. Specifically, it ranked #2 out of 12 schools by College Factual.
For the most recent academic year available, 33% of visual & performing arts master’s degrees went to men and 67% went to women.
The largest share of visual & performing arts master’s degree graduates at Emerson were White. Approximately 56% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Emerson College with a master’s in visual & performing arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 10 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
You can also study this field as an undergraduate at Emerson. Annual undergraduate completions by level are shown below.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Visual & Performing Arts | 595 |