by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of the graduate program in visual & performing arts at MSU. It is offered at the Master’s, Doctoral, Graduate Certificate levels, with undergraduate study also available. At its best it places at #1 out of 4 schools (Master’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, MSU highly for visual & performing arts, ranked #199 out of 1,231 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Visual & Performing Arts Schools | 199 of 1,231 |
| Best Visual & Performing Arts Schools in Michigan | 3 of 31 |
| Best Visual & Performing Arts Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 24 of 152 |
The table below lists every degree level available for visual & performing arts at MSU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 312 |
| Master’s | 75 |
| Doctoral | 45 |
| Graduate Certificate | 6 |
The visual & performing arts field at MSU breaks down into these majors. Choose a major for its full rankings, popularity, and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Music | 158 |
| Design and Applied Arts | 138 |
| Visual and Performing Arts, General | 55 |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft | 37 |
| Fine and Studio Arts | 30 |
| Film/Video and Photographic Arts | 11 |
| Arts, Entertainment, and Media Management | 9 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Michigan State University conferred 75 master’s degrees in visual & performing arts.
MSU is among the very best schools in the country for visual & performing arts at the master’s level. Specifically, it ranked #1 out of 4 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 | $42,682 | $47,424 |
| Fees | $340 | $340 |
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Among recent graduates, 48% of visual & performing arts master’s degrees went to men and 52% went to women.
The largest share of visual & performing arts master’s degree graduates at MSU were White. Roughly 67% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Michigan State University with a master’s in visual & performing arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 8 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7 |
| White | 50 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 7 |
| Other Races | 3 |
During the most recent reporting year, Michigan State University conferred 45 doctoral degrees in visual & performing arts.
MSU is among the very best schools in the country for visual & performing arts at the doctoral level. Specifically, it ranked #2 out of 2 schools by College Factual.
Among recent graduates, 47% of visual & performing arts doctoral degrees went to men and 53% went to women.
The majority of visual & performing arts doctoral degree graduates at MSU are Non-Resident Alien. Approximately 58% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Michigan State University with a doctoral in visual & performing arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 14 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 26 |
| Other Races | 1 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Michigan State University awarded 6 graduate certificate degrees in visual & performing arts.
MSU is not yet ranked for visual & performing arts at the graduate certificate level.
For the most recent academic year available, 50% of visual & performing arts graduate certificate degrees went to men and 50% went to women.
The majority of visual & performing arts graduate certificate degree graduates at MSU were White. Approximately 67% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Michigan State University with a graduate certificate in visual & performing arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
This field is also offered at the undergraduate level at MSU. Here are the undergraduate award levels offered.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Visual & Performing Arts | 312 |