by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of the graduate program in visual & performing arts at UMass Amherst. It is offered at the Master’s, Doctoral, Graduate Certificate levels, with undergraduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #6 out of 12 schools (Master’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, UMass Amherst among the top schools in the country for visual & performing arts, placing at #215 out of 1,231 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Visual & Performing Arts Schools | 215 of 1,231 |
| Best Visual & Performing Arts Schools in Massachusetts | 13 of 43 |
| Best Visual & Performing Arts Schools in the New England Region | 26 of 85 |
Here is each degree level available for visual & performing arts at UMass Amherst, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 134 |
| Certificate | 28 |
| Master’s | 32 |
| Doctoral | 1 |
| Graduate Certificate | 9 |
The visual & performing arts area of study at UMass Amherst breaks down into these majors. Follow a link for the major’s detailed rankings and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Music | 73 |
| Fine and Studio Arts | 54 |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft | 37 |
| Film/Video and Photographic Arts | 21 |
| Dance | 13 |
| Arts, Entertainment, and Media Management | 4 |
| Design and Applied Arts | 2 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, University of Massachusetts-Amherst awarded 32 master’s degrees in visual & performing arts.
UMass Amherst is a solid choice among schools offering visual & performing arts at the master’s level. Specifically, it ranked #6 out of 12 schools by College Factual.
For the most recent academic year available, 50% of visual & performing arts master’s degrees went to men and 50% went to women.
The largest share of visual & performing arts master’s degree graduates at UMass Amherst are White. Roughly 59% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Massachusetts-Amherst with a master’s in visual & performing arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 19 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 9 |
| Other Races | 3 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, University of Massachusetts-Amherst conferred 1 doctoral degree in visual & performing arts.
UMass Amherst has not been ranked for visual & performing arts at the doctoral level.
Every one of the 1 student who graduated with a doctoral degree in visual & performing arts from UMass Amherst were women.
The largest share of visual & performing arts doctoral degree graduates at UMass Amherst are White. About 100% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Massachusetts-Amherst with a doctoral in visual & performing arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, University of Massachusetts-Amherst handed out 9 graduate certificate degrees in visual & performing arts.
UMass Amherst has not been ranked for visual & performing arts at the graduate certificate level.
Among recent graduates, 67% of visual & performing arts graduate certificate degrees went to men and 33% went to women.
The majority of visual & performing arts graduate certificate degree graduates at UMass Amherst are White. Roughly 78% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Massachusetts-Amherst with a graduate certificate in visual & performing arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 7 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
You can also study this field as an undergraduate at UMass Amherst. Annual undergraduate completions by level are shown below.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Visual & Performing Arts | 134 |
| Certificate Degrees in Visual & Performing Arts | 28 |