by our College Data Analytics TeamFor its 2024 ranking, College Factual looked at 5 schools in Virginia to determine which ones were the best for visual & performing arts students pursuing a doctor's degree. Combined, these schools handed out 41 doctor's degrees in visual & performing arts to qualified students.
What's on this page: * Our Methodology
Your choice of visual & performing arts for getting your doctor'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 take this into account we include a school's overall Best Colleges for a Doctor's Degree ranking which itself looks at a collection of various factors like degree completion, educational resources, student body caliber and post-graduation earnings for the school as a whole.
To determine the overall quality of a graduate school, one factor we look at is the average early-career salary of those receiving their doctor's degree from the school. After all, your doctor's degree won't mean much if it doesn't help you find a job that will help you earn a living.
The metrics below are just some of the other metrics that we use to determine our rankings.
Our full ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best schools for visual & performing arts students working on their doctor's degree.
The visual & performing arts school you choose to invest your time and money in matters. To help you make the decision that is right for you, we've developed a number of major-specific rankings, including this list of the Best Visual & Performing Arts Doctor's Degree Schools in Virginia.
Learn about start dates, transferring credits, availability of financial aid, and more by contacting the universities below.
The following list ranks the best colleges and universities for pursuing a doctor's degree in visual & performing arts.
University of Virginia - Main Campus is a good option for individuals pursuing a doctor's degree in visual & performing arts. Located in the suburb of Charlottesville, University of Virginia is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a doctorate in visual & performing arts from University of Virginia - Main Campus
Shenandoah University is a great choice for individuals pursuing a doctor's degree in visual & performing arts. Located in the city of Winchester, Shenandoah is a private not-for-profit university with a small student population.More information about a doctorate in visual & performing arts from Shenandoah University
James Madison University is a good decision for students pursuing a doctor's degree in visual & performing arts. Located in the small city of Harrisonburg, JMU is a public university with a very large student population.More information about a doctorate in visual & performing arts from James Madison University
Any student who is interested in a doctor's degree in visual & performing arts has to check out Liberty University. Liberty University is a very large private not-for-profit university located in the small city of Lynchburg.More information about a doctorate in visual & performing arts from Liberty University
Located in the suburb of Fairfax, GMU is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a doctorate in visual & performing arts from George Mason University
Explore all the Best Visual & Performing Arts Colleges in the Southeast Area or other specific states within that region.
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Florida | 29 | 77 |
| Georgia | 28 | 21 |
| Mississippi | 28 | 11 |
| South Carolina | 28 | 15 |
| North Carolina | 26 | 20 |
| Kentucky | 26 | 19 |
| Alabama | 25 | 10 |
| Tennessee | 25 | 13 |
| Louisiana | 25 | 19 |
| West Virginia | 20 | 16 |
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Music | 38 |
| Fine & Studio Arts | 3 |
