by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of the graduate program in visual & performing arts at MCAD. You can earn it at the Master’s level, with undergraduate study also available. At its best it places at #2 out of 2 schools (Master’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, MCAD highly for visual & performing arts, ranked #723 out of 1,231 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Visual & Performing Arts Schools | 723 of 1,231 |
| Best Visual & Performing Arts Schools in Minnesota | 25 of 29 |
| Best Visual & Performing Arts Schools in the Plains States Region | 71 of 92 |
Here is each degree level offered in visual & performing arts at MCAD, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 104 |
| Master’s | 36 |
The visual & performing arts field at MCAD includes the following specific majors. Select a major to see its rankings, popularity, salary, and diversity details:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Design and Applied Arts | 82 |
| Fine and Studio Arts | 36 |
| Visual and Performing Arts, General | 12 |
| Film/Video and Photographic Arts | 10 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Minneapolis College of Art and Design handed out 36 master’s degrees in visual & performing arts.
MCAD is among the very best schools in the country for visual & performing arts at the master’s level. Its best result was #2 out of 2 schools by College Factual.
In the most recent graduating class, 31% of visual & performing arts master’s degrees went to men and 69% went to women.
The majority of visual & performing arts master’s degree graduates at MCAD are White. Roughly 56% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Minneapolis College of Art and Design with a master’s in visual & performing arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 20 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 7 |
| Other Races | 3 |
This field is also offered at the undergraduate level at MCAD. The following undergraduate award levels are reported.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Visual & Performing Arts | 104 |