by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about graduate study in visual & performing arts at George Mason. Graduate degrees are awarded at the Master’s, Doctoral, Graduate Certificate levels, with undergraduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #1 out of 7 schools (Master’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates George Mason highly for visual & performing arts, placing at #87 out of 1,231 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Visual & Performing Arts Schools | 87 of 1,231 |
| Best Visual & Performing Arts Schools in Virginia | 6 of 27 |
| Best Visual & Performing Arts Schools in the Southeast Region | 15 of 280 |
Here is each degree level available for visual & performing arts at George Mason, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 279 |
| Master’s | 39 |
| Doctoral | 5 |
| Graduate Certificate | 2 |
This visual & performing arts area of study at George Mason includes the following specific majors. Follow a link for the major’s detailed rankings and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Visual and Performing Arts, General | 139 |
| Music | 57 |
| Film/Video and Photographic Arts | 45 |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft | 33 |
| Fine and Studio Arts | 18 |
| Dance | 17 |
| Arts, Entertainment, and Media Management | 16 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, George Mason University awarded 39 master’s degrees in visual & performing arts.
George Mason is among the very best schools in the country for visual & performing arts at the master’s level. Specifically, it ranked #1 out of 7 schools by College Factual.
The full-time graduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $24,864 | $40,978 |
| Fees | $3,828 | $3,828 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 28% of visual & performing arts master’s degrees went to men and 72% went to women.
The majority of visual & performing arts master’s degree graduates at George Mason were White. Roughly 51% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from George Mason University with a master’s in visual & performing arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 20 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 7 |
| Other Races | 1 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, George Mason University awarded 5 doctoral degrees in visual & performing arts.
George Mason is not yet ranked for visual & performing arts at the doctoral level.
In the most recent graduating class, 40% of visual & performing arts doctoral degrees went to men and 60% went to women.
The largest share of visual & performing arts doctoral degree graduates at George Mason are Non-Resident Alien. About 40% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from George Mason University with a doctoral in visual & performing arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 0 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, George Mason University conferred 2 graduate certificate degrees in visual & performing arts.
George Mason is not yet ranked for visual & performing arts at the graduate certificate level.
All of the 2 students who graduated with a graduate certificate degree in visual & performing arts from George Mason identified as women.
The majority of visual & performing arts graduate certificate degree graduates at George Mason were White. Approximately 100% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from George Mason University with a graduate certificate in visual & performing 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 |
You can also study this field as an undergraduate at George Mason. The following undergraduate award levels are reported.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Visual & Performing Arts | 279 |