by our College Data Analytics TeamFor its 2024 ranking, College Factual looked at 3 schools in District of Columbia to determine which ones were the best for visual & performing arts students pursuing a master's degree. Combined, these schools handed out 160 master's degrees in visual & performing arts to qualified students.
What's on this page: * Our Methodology
The visual & performing arts master's degree program you select can have a big impact on your future. This section explores some of the factors we include in our ranking and how much they vary depending on the school you select. To make it into this list, a school must excel in the following areas.
The overall quality of a master's degree school is important to ensure a good education, not just how well they do in a particular major. To take this into account we include a college's overall Best Colleges for a Master's Degree ranking which itself looks at a collection of different factors like degree completion, educational resources, student body caliber and post-graduation earnings for the school as a whole.
One measure we use to determine the quality of a school is to look at the average salary of master's graduates during the early years of their career. That is, everyone wants their master's degree to be worth something, and salaries are one measure of determining that.
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 colleges for visual & performing arts students working on their master's degree.
Since picking the right college can be one of the most important decisions of your life, we've developed the Best Visual & Performing Arts Master's Degree Schools in District of Columbia ranking, along with many other major-related rankings, to help you make that decision.
Learn about start dates, transferring credits, availability of financial aid, and more by contacting the universities below.
Below you'll see a list of the best colleges and universities for pursuing a master's degree in visual & performing arts.
American University is a wonderful option for individuals interested in a master's degree in visual & performing arts. Located in the city of Washington, The American University is a private not-for-profit university with a large student population.More information about a master’s in visual & performing arts from American University
George Washington University is a wonderful option for students pursuing a master's degree in visual & performing arts. Located in the city of Washington, GWU is a private not-for-profit university with a very large student population.More information about a master’s in visual & performing arts from George Washington University
Catholic University of America is one of the finest schools in the country for getting a master's degree in visual & performing arts. CUA is a small private not-for-profit university located in the city of Washington.More information about a master’s in visual & performing arts from Catholic University of America
Explore all the Best Visual & Performing Arts Colleges in the Middle Atlantic Area or other specific states within that region.
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 35 | 2,756 |
| Pennsylvania | 34 | 636 |
| New Jersey | 32 | 150 |
| Maryland | 32 | 434 |
| Delaware | 24 | 33 |
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Fine & Studio Arts | 41 |
| Design & Applied Arts | 32 |
| Film, Video & Photographic Arts | 32 |
| Drama & Theater Arts | 23 |
| Arts & Media Management | 20 |
| Music | 12 |
