Below are the key facts about graduate study in visual & performing arts at Harvard University. You can earn it at the Master’s, Doctoral, Graduate Certificate levels, with undergraduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #1 out of 12 schools (Master’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks Harvard University highly for visual & performing arts, ranked #33 out of 1,231 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Visual & Performing Arts Schools | 33 of 1,231 |
| Best Visual & Performing Arts Schools in Massachusetts | 5 of 43 |
| Best Visual & Performing Arts Schools in the New England Region | 8 of 85 |
The following degree levels are granted in visual & performing arts at Harvard University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 53 |
| Master’s | 48 |
| Doctoral | 18 |
| Graduate Certificate | 8 |
The visual & performing arts area of study at Harvard University covers the following majors. Select a major to see its rankings, popularity, salary, and diversity details:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Visual and Performing Arts, General | 64 |
| Fine and Studio Arts | 32 |
| Music | 17 |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft | 9 |
| Film/Video and Photographic Arts | 4 |
| Design and Applied Arts | 1 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Harvard University conferred 48 master’s degrees in visual & performing arts.
Harvard University is among the very best schools in the country for visual & performing arts at the master’s level. In particular it placed #1 out of 12 schools by College Factual.
Information about average full-time graduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $77,100 | $77,100 |
| Fees | $1,592 | $1,592 |
Learn more about Harvard University tuition and fees.
In the most recent graduating class, 44% of visual & performing arts master’s degrees went to men and 56% went to women.
The majority of visual & performing arts master’s degree graduates at Harvard University were White. Roughly 42% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Harvard University with a master’s in visual & performing arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7 |
| White | 20 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 13 |
| Other Races | 8 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Harvard University conferred 18 doctoral degrees in visual & performing arts.
Harvard University is not yet ranked for visual & performing arts at the doctoral level.
Among recent graduates, 44% of visual & performing arts doctoral degrees went to men and 56% went to women.
The largest share of visual & performing arts doctoral degree graduates at Harvard University were White. About 56% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Harvard University with a doctoral in visual & performing arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 10 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 0 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Harvard University awarded 8 graduate certificate degrees in visual & performing arts.
Harvard University has not been ranked for visual & performing arts at the graduate certificate level.
Every one of the 8 students who graduated with a graduate certificate degree in visual & performing arts from Harvard University identified as women.
The majority of visual & performing arts graduate certificate degree graduates at Harvard University are White. Approximately 62% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Harvard University with a graduate certificate in visual & performing arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
You can also study this field as an undergraduate at Harvard University. The following undergraduate award levels are reported.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Visual & Performing Arts | 53 |