by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of the graduate program in visual & performing arts at RIT. It is offered at the Master’s level, with undergraduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #3 out of 29 schools (Master’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks RIT among the top schools in the country for visual & performing arts, placing at #171 out of 1,231 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Visual & Performing Arts Schools | 171 of 1,231 |
| Best Visual & Performing Arts Schools in New York | 15 of 106 |
| Best Visual & Performing Arts Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 39 of 221 |
The table below lists every degree level available for visual & performing arts at RIT, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 331 |
| Associate’s | 16 |
| Master’s | 22 |
This visual & performing arts field at RIT breaks down into these majors. Select a major to see its rankings, popularity, salary, and diversity details:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Design and Applied Arts | 194 |
| Film/Video and Photographic Arts | 154 |
| Fine and Studio Arts | 21 |
During the most recent reporting year, Rochester Institute of Technology awarded 22 master’s degrees in visual & performing arts.
RIT holds a strong position among schools offering visual & performing arts at the master’s level. Specifically, it ranked #3 out of 29 schools by College Factual.
For the most recent academic year available, 32% of visual & performing arts master’s degrees went to men and 68% went to women.
The largest share of visual & performing arts master’s degree graduates at RIT are Non-Resident Alien. About 64% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Rochester Institute of Technology with a master’s in visual & performing arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 7 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 14 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Undergraduate study is also available at RIT. Annual undergraduate completions by level are shown below.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Visual & Performing Arts | 331 |
| Associate’s Degrees in Visual & Performing Arts | 16 |