by our College Data Analytics TeamIn 2024, College Factual analyzed 10 schools in order to identify the top ones for its Best Visual & Performing Arts Master's Degree Schools in Virginia ranking. Combined, these schools handed out 468 master's degrees in visual & performing arts to qualified students.
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Your choice of visual & performing arts for getting your master's degree school matters. Important measures of a quality visual & performing arts program can vary widely even among the top schools. 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 visual & performing arts students working on their master'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 Master's Degree Schools in Virginia.
Learn about start dates, transferring credits, availability of financial aid, and more by contacting the universities below.
Learn about the top ranked colleges and universities for visual & performing arts students seeking a a master's degree.
It's difficult to beat University of Virginia - Main Campus if you wish to pursue a master's degree in visual & performing arts. University of Virginia is a very large public university located in the suburb of Charlottesville.More information about a master’s in visual & performing arts from University of Virginia - Main Campus
Virginia Tech is one of the finest schools in the United States for getting a master's degree in visual & performing arts. Located in the small city of Blacksburg, Virginia Tech is a public school with a fairly large student population.More information about a master’s in visual & performing arts from Virginia Tech
It's difficult to beat Marymount University if you wish to pursue a master's degree in visual & performing arts. Located in the medium-sized city of Arlington, Marymount is a private not-for-profit university with a small student population.More information about a master’s in visual & performing arts from Marymount University
James Madison University is a good option for individuals interested in a master's degree in visual & performing arts. JMU is a fairly large public university located in the city of Harrisonburg.More information about a master’s in visual & performing arts from James Madison University
It is hard to beat Regent University if you want to pursue a master's degree in visual & performing arts. Regent is a large private not-for-profit university located in the large city of Virginia Beach.More information about a master’s in visual & performing arts from Regent University
Located in the small city of Lynchburg, Liberty University is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly large student population.More information about a master’s in visual & performing arts from Liberty University
Shenandoah is a small private not-for-profit university located in the city of Winchester.More information about a master’s in visual & performing arts from Shenandoah University
GMU is a very large public university located in the suburb of Fairfax.More information about a master’s in visual & performing arts from George Mason University
Located in the medium-sized city of Richmond, VCU is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a master’s in visual & performing arts from Virginia Commonwealth University
Mary Baldwin is a small private not-for-profit university located in the city of Staunton.More information about a master’s in visual & performing arts from Mary Baldwin University
Explore all the Best Visual & Performing Arts Schools in the Southeast Area or other specific states within that region.
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Mississippi | 34 | 76 |
| Florida | 34 | 893 |
| Georgia | 32 | 630 |
| Tennessee | 32 | 142 |
| North Carolina | 31 | 231 |
| Kentucky | 31 | 101 |
| West Virginia | 30 | 34 |
| Alabama | 30 | 72 |
| Louisiana | 30 | 144 |
| South Carolina | 30 | 94 |
| Arkansas | 30 | 71 |
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Music | 127 |
| Design & Applied Arts | 113 |
| Drama & Theater Arts | 81 |
| Film, Video & Photographic Arts | 46 |
| Fine & Studio Arts | 39 |
| Arts & Media Management | 33 |
| Dance | 18 |
| General Visual & Performing Arts | 11 |
