by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about graduate study in visual & performing arts at Messiah University. It is offered at the Master’s, Professional Certificate levels, with undergraduate study also available. It ranks as high as #4 out of 12 schools (Master’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks Messiah University among the top schools in the country for visual & performing arts, ranked #147 out of 1,231 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Visual & Performing Arts Schools | 147 of 1,231 |
| Best Visual & Performing Arts Schools in Pennsylvania | 11 of 54 |
| Best Visual & Performing Arts Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 31 of 221 |
The following degree levels are available for visual & performing arts at Messiah University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 51 |
| Master’s | 28 |
| Professional Certificate | 7 |
The visual & performing arts field at Messiah University breaks down into these majors. Choose a major for its full rankings, popularity, and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Music | 48 |
| Fine and Studio Arts | 14 |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft | 9 |
| Film/Video and Photographic Arts | 7 |
| Dance | 4 |
| Design and Applied Arts | 3 |
| Arts, Entertainment, and Media Management | 1 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Messiah University conferred 28 master’s degrees in visual & performing arts.
Messiah University holds a strong position among schools offering visual & performing arts at the master’s level. Specifically, it ranked #4 out of 12 schools by College Factual.
In the most recent graduating class, 50% of visual & performing arts master’s degrees went to men and 50% went to women.
The majority of visual & performing arts master’s degree graduates at Messiah University were White. Approximately 86% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Messiah University with a master’s in visual & performing arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 24 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Messiah University handed out 7 professional certificate degrees in visual & performing arts.
Messiah University has not been ranked for visual & performing arts at the professional certificate level.
For the most recent academic year available, 71% of visual & performing arts professional certificate degrees went to men and 29% went to women.
The largest share of visual & performing arts professional certificate degree graduates at Messiah University are White. About 71% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Messiah University with a professional certificate in visual & performing arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
You can also study this field as an undergraduate at Messiah University. The following undergraduate award levels are reported.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Visual & Performing Arts | 51 |