Visual ArtsNorth America

479 Master's degrees in Visual Arts in North America

Stony Brook University4,4(14)

New York City, United States Top 2% in Worldwide

Film

Film from Stony Brook University is a two plus year program that includes dedicated Tracks in Directing, Screenwriting, Producing, and an Independent Track, with production periods culminating in a feature screenplay, a 20-minute MFA thesis film, a television writer’s portfolio, or a feature producer’s package.

M.F.A. Full-time On-campus

2 years$13,164/yr

Ohio University4,5(31)

Athens, United States Top 3% in Worldwide

Production Design

The M.F.A. Production Design program at Ohio University prepares students for careers as designers in all aspects of the professional theater. The training at Ohio University provides a strong foundation in design and the skills to compete in the professional market.

M.F.A. Full-time On-campus

3 years$33,390/yr

California State University Fullerton4,4(8)

Fullerton, United States Top 7% in Worldwide

Art - Illustration

This Art - Illustration programme at California State University Fullerton provides a balance of study and practice for those who wish a career in the visual arts, or who want to prepare for further graduate work in the field.

M.A. Full-time On-campus

1 year$7,571/yr

University of Minnesota4,2(48)

Minneapolis, United States Top 3% in Worldwide

Arts and Cultural Leadership

Arts and Cultural Leadership at the University of Minnesota is a flexible, personalized program. It will prepare you to to become an equitable and inclusive leader in your community, advance the arts, or pursue your own creative endeavors.

Master Full-time On-campus

2 years$14,040/yr

Teachers College at Columbia University4,8(4)

New York City, United States Top 4% in Worldwide

Music and Music Education

Music and Music Education from Teachers College at Columbia University is an advanced professional degree for practitioners in music education that is designed to prepare graduates for careers in elementary schools, secondary schools, and colleges.

M.A. Full-time +2 On-campus

1 year$68,192/yr

School of Visual Arts4,0(2)

New York City, United States

Curatorial Practice

The Curatorial Practice degree at School of Visual Arts is a two-year program that focuses on professional training with a thorough grounding in the relevant study of art and exhibition history, research and theory, and with an emphasis on hands-on work with experts in the field, professional networking and the foremost goal of placing graduates of the program in curatorial jobs.

M.A. Full-time On-campus

2 years$47,640/yr

University of Memphis4,4(17)

Memphis, United States Top 5% in Worldwide

Painting

In the Painting concentration at University of Memphis, students focus on advancing their technical skills, artistic vision, and conceptual understanding within the medium of painting.

M.F.A. Full-time On-campus

2 years$20,340/yr

Bridgewater State University3,9(7)

Bridgewater, United States

Visual Arts

The Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) Visual Arts degree at Bridgewater State University was developed for high school and middle school subject area teachers who have an initial license and are seeking a professional license in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.

M.A.T. Full-time On-campus

1 year$19,260/yr

Maryland Institute College of Art5,0(3)

Baltimore, United States

Mount Royal School of Art (Multidisciplinary)

Mount Royal School of Art (Multidisciplinary) is a program offered at Maryland Institute College of Art that supports student artists in developing an intensive, critical, and imaginative art practice – in an exciting and diverse community enriched by a broad selection of established artists, museum curators, and collectors.

M.F.A. Full-time On-campus

2 years$56,500/yr

University of Denver4,7(6)

Denver, United States Top 5% in Worldwide

Art History - Museum Studies

At Art History - Museum Studies from University of Denver students in our art history graduate program may pursue a museum studies concentration. In addition to earning a master’s degree in art history, you will take courses with curators and conservators from the region’s art institutions.

M.A. Full-time On-campus

2 years$51,090/yr

Eastern Illinois University3,4(10)

Online

Community Arts Option

The Master of Arts degree in Art, Community Arts Option program at Eastern Illinois University provides individuals interested in community arts education with professional development for the teaching of art in multiple settings.

M.A. Part-time Online

2 years$9,300/yr

University of Massachusetts Dartmouth4,0(4)

New York City, United States Top 5% in Worldwide

Fibers

The Fibers program of University of Massachusetts Dartmouth offers you the opportunity for concentrated studio work involving both technical and conceptual challenges. Graduate students pursue individual areas of interest, which may take the form of two- or three- dimensional structures, garments and costume, functional or non-functional work.

M.F.A. Full-time On-campus

2 years$22,629/yr

Towson University4,4(22)

Towson, United States Top 10% in Worldwide

Studio Art

Take your technical and conceptual artistic skills to the next level in the production of art and/or design work. The Studio Art program is offered at Towson University.

M.F.A. Full-time On-campus

2 years$40,050/yr

Tulane University4,2(29)

New Orleans, United States Top 2% in Worldwide

Studio Art

The Newcomb Art Department offers a Master of Fine Arts in Studio Art degree at Tulane University in an intensive, interdisciplinary, two-year residency program that emphasizes close interaction with dedicated faculty and peers, and engagement with New Orleans’ unique cultural landscape.

M.F.A. Full-time On-campus

2 years$117,270/yr

University of Memphis4,4(17)

Memphis, United States Top 5% in Worldwide

Printmaking

In the Printmaking concentration from University of Memphis, students focus on advancing their technical skills, conceptual understanding, and creative expression within the fields of photography and printmaking.

M.F.A. Full-time On-campus

2 years$20,340/yr

Illinois State University4,5(24)

Normal, United States Top 9% in Worldwide

Art - Fine Arts

The Art - Fine Arts at Illinois State University offers graduate assistantships to candidates for the Master of Fine Arts program.

M.F.A. Full-time On-campus

2 years$15,798/yr

The University of Iowa4,3(3)

Iowa City, United States Top 2% in Worldwide

Film and Video Production

The MFA in Film and Video Production is awarded by the Graduate College. Instruction is offered through the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, at The University of Iowa.

M.F.A. Full-time On-campus

1 year$32,776/yr

Case Western Reserve University4,5(14)

Cleveland Heights, United States Top 1% in Worldwide

Art History and Museum Studies

The Art History and Museum Studies program of the Case Western Reserve University is designed to provide you with a broad knowledge of major art historical periods, scholarly and bibliographical resources, and methodologies of art history.

M.A. Full-time On-campus

1 year$55,548/yr

Purdue University4,5(31)

West Lafayette, United States Top 0.5% in Worldwide

Theatre

The Theatre programme at Purdue University is a comprehensive Master of Fine Arts degree designed for aspiring professionals. This full-time, campus-based course requires 60 credit hours of intensive study. Students benefit from expert mentorship and high-specification facilities while preparing for careers in the global entertainment industry.

M.F.A. Full-time On-campus

3 years$29,194/yr

Wayne State University3,7(3)

Detroit, United States Top 3% in Worldwide

Studio Art

Studio Art from Wayne State University is a multidisciplinary program where students pursue a wide range of media through studio coursework.

M.A. Full-time +2 On-campus

1 year$55,350/yr