by our College Data Analytics TeamFor its 2024 ranking, College Factual looked at 5 schools in the Southeast Region to determine which ones were the best for general visual & performing arts students pursuing a master's degree. Combined, these schools handed out 117 master's degrees in general visual & performing arts to qualified students.
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Your choice of general visual & performing arts for getting your master's degree school matters. This section explores some of the factors we include in our ranking and how much they vary depending on the school you select. When choosing a school we recommend considering some of the following factors:
A school that excels in educating for a particular major and degree level must be a great school overall as well. To make it into this list a school must rank well in our overall Best Colleges for a Master's Degree ranking. This ranking considered factors such as graduation rates, overall graduate earnings and other educational resources to identify great colleges and universities.
To determine the overall quality of a graduate school, one factor we look at is the average early-career salary of those receiving their master's degree from the school. This is because one of the main reasons people pursue their master's degree is to enable themselves to find better-paying positions.
In addition to the above, you should consider some of the following factors:
Our full ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best colleges for general visual & performing arts students working on their master's degree.
Since the program you select can have a significant impact on your future, we've developed a number of rankings, including this Best General Visual & Performing Arts Master's Degree Schools in the Southeast Region list, to help you choose the best school for you.
The following list ranks the best colleges and universities for pursuing a master's degree in general visual & performing arts.
University of Central Florida is a great option for students pursuing a master's degree in general visual & performing arts. UCF is a very large public university located in the suburb of Orlando.
Soon after graduating, visual arts master's recipients generally make an average of $47,409 at the beginning of their careers.
More information about a master’s in general visual & performing arts from University of Central Florida
Every student pursuing a degree in a master's degree in general visual & performing arts needs to check out University of Florida. Located in the city of Gainesville, UF is a public university with a very large student population.More information about a master’s in general visual & performing arts from University of Florida
It is difficult to beat George Mason University if you wish to pursue a master's degree in general visual & performing arts. GMU is a fairly large public university located in the suburb of Fairfax.More information about a master’s in general visual & performing arts from George Mason University
Any student who is interested in a master's degree in general visual & performing arts needs to check out College of Charleston. Located in the city of Charleston, C of C is a public college with a large student population.More information about a master’s in general visual & performing arts from College of Charleston
Regent is a fairly large private not-for-profit university located in the city of Virginia Beach.More information about a master’s in general visual & performing arts from Regent University
Located in the city of Morgantown, WVU is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a master’s in general visual & performing arts from West Virginia University
Explore the best general visual & performing arts colleges for a specific state in the Southeast Region .
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Florida | 208 | 98 |
| Virginia | 182 | 11 |
| Tennessee | 166 | 0 |
| South Carolina | 146 | 4 |
| Mississippi | 145 | 0 |
| West Virginia | 112 | 4 |
One of 10 majors within the Visual & Performing Arts area of study, General Visual & Performing Arts has other similar majors worth exploring.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Digital Arts | 98 |
| Visual & Performing Arts | 19 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Music | 898 |
| Design & Applied Arts | 534 |
| Fine & Studio Arts | 391 |
| Arts & Media Management | 348 |
| Film, Video & Photographic Arts | 312 |
| Drama & Theater Arts | 304 |
| Dance | 48 |
| Other Visual Art | 4 |
