by our College Data Analytics TeamFor its 2024 ranking, College Factual looked at 23 schools in the Plains States Region to determine which ones were the best for visual & performing arts students pursuing a master's degree. Combined, these schools handed out 660 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. Below we explain some of the most important factors to consider before making your choice:
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.
Average early-career salary of those graduating with their master's degree is one indicator we use in our analysis to find the schools that offer the highest-quality education. After all, your master's degree won't mean much if it doesn't help you find a job that will help you earn a living.
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.
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 the Plains States Region 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.
The following list ranks the best colleges and universities for pursuing a master's degree in visual & performing arts.
Any student pursuing a degree in a master's degree in visual & performing arts needs to look into Washington University in St Louis. Located in the suburb of Saint Louis, WUSTL is a private not-for-profit university with a large student population.More information about a master’s in visual & performing arts from Washington University in St Louis
It is difficult to beat Iowa State University if you want to pursue a master's degree in visual & performing arts. Located in the city of Ames, Iowa State is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a master’s in visual & performing arts from Iowa State University
University of Iowa is one of the best schools in the country for getting a master's degree in visual & performing arts. Iowa is a fairly large public university located in the small city of Iowa City.More information about a master’s in visual & performing arts from University of Iowa
Every student pursuing a degree in a master's degree in visual & performing arts needs to look into University of Minnesota - Twin Cities. Located in the city of Minneapolis, UMN Twin Cities is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a master’s in visual & performing arts from University of Minnesota - Twin Cities
Lindenwood University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit university located in the small city of Saint Charles.More information about a master’s in visual & performing arts from Lindenwood University
Located in the small city of Cedar Falls, UNI is a public university with a medium-sized student population.More information about a master’s in visual & performing arts from University of Northern Iowa
North Dakota State University is a large public university located in the midsize city of Fargo.More information about a master’s in visual & performing arts from North Dakota State University - Main Campus
UNL is a very large public university located in the city of Lincoln.More information about a master’s in visual & performing arts from University of Nebraska - Lincoln
K -State is a large public university located in the small city of Manhattan.More information about a master’s in visual & performing arts from Kansas State University
UMKC is a fairly large public university located in the city of Kansas City.More information about a master’s in visual & performing arts from University of Missouri - Kansas City
Explore the best visual & performing arts schools for a specific state in the Plains States Region .
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Missouri | 32 | 228 |
| Minnesota | 31 | 106 |
| Kansas | 30 | 97 |
| Iowa | 29 | 124 |
| Nebraska | 29 | 74 |
| North Dakota | 28 | 15 |
| South Dakota | 25 | 16 |
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Music | 290 |
| Fine & Studio Arts | 174 |
| Drama & Theater Arts | 97 |
| Design & Applied Arts | 47 |
| General Visual & Performing Arts | 25 |
| Arts & Media Management | 11 |
| Dance | 10 |
| Film, Video & Photographic Arts | 6 |
