Visual ArtsNorth America

482 Master's degrees in Visual Arts in North America

Northwestern University4,2(54)

Evanston, United States Top 0.5% in Worldwide

Art Theory and Practice

Our two-year graduate Art Theory and Practice program at Northwestern University is an intense critique-based experience that is fully funded for every student.

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

2 years$45,946/yr

The University of Arizona4,2(46)

Tucson, United States Top 1% in Worldwide

Art and Visual Culture Education

The Art and Visual Culture Education program from The University of Arizona will help you obtain an advanced professional understanding within the field of art education.

M.A. Full-time On-campus

1 year$23,400/yr

Pratt Institute4,5(4)

New York City, United States Top 9% in Worldwide

History of Art and Design

Learning at the nexus of NYC arts and cultural communities, students in the History of Art and Design MA at Pratt Institute consider their discipline within larger social, cultural, and political contexts.

M.A. Full-time On-campus

2 years$39,978/yr

University of Louisville

Louisville, United States Top 4% in Worldwide

Theatre Arts

The Theatre Arts programme at the University of Louisville offers a transformative education in live performance. Students can pursue degree types including a B.Sc. or M.Sc. through full-time study. This course focuses on building collaborative excellence and professional skills for careers on stage and beyond.

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

1 year$31,108/yr

University of California, Riverside4,8(8)

Riverside, United States Top 2% in Worldwide

Visual Art

The Visual Art programme at the University of California, Riverside is an intensive three-year, full-time MFA. This degree prioritises studio production and advanced research within a theoretically driven curriculum. Students benefit from generous private studios and state-of-the-art facilities near Los Angeles.

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

3 years$24,010/yr

University of Denver4,7(6)

Denver, United States Top 5% in Worldwide

Arts and Culture Management - Arts and Culture Outreach and Advocacy

Develop skills needed to cultivate connections and advocate for arts and culture in communities of all kinds with the Arts and Culture Management - Arts and Culture Outreach and Advocacyprogram of the University of Denver.

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

1½ year$41,232/yr

School of the Art Institute of Chicago4,4(5)

Chicago, United States

Low-Residency

The Low-Residency Master of Fine Arts (Low-Res MFA) from the School of the Art Institute of Chicago program is designed for the 21st-century artist whose work and life demands both a rigorous engagement with an artistic community as well as flexibility, fluidity, and a self-directed approach.

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

3 years$39,760/yr

Stony Brook University4,4(14)

New York City, United States Top 2% in Worldwide

Art History and Criticism

Art History and Criticism from Stony Brook University focuses on modern and contemporary art and visual culture. We aim to produce scholars, critics, curators and practitioners who can address global artistic production through contemporary issues and paradigms.

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

1 year$13,164/yr

Montclair State University4,3(7)

Montclair, United States Top 8% in Worldwide

Teaching with Certification in Art

The Teaching with Certification in Art programme at Montclair State University is a comprehensive Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) degree. Designed for full-time, in-person study, this professional course enables students with a bachelor's degree to earn initial New Jersey teacher certification while completing their graduate education.

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

1 year$33,594/yr

Pratt Institute4,5(4)

New York City, United States Top 9% in Worldwide

Packaging, Identities and Systems Design

This Packaging, Identities and Systems Design program at Pratt Institute prepares students to make meaningful and impactful contributions across various design practices.

M.Sc. Full-time On-campus

2 years$53,304/yr

California State University Long Beach4,3(23)

Long Beach, United States Top 9% in Worldwide

Studio Art

This Studio Art degree at California State University Long Beach is designed to foster both interdisciplinary and discipline-specific dialogue by engaging students in a set of core department-wide requirements, interdisciplinary opportunities, and discipline- specific courses and curricular “tracks.”

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

1 year$17,922/yr

Carnegie Mellon University4,3(24)

Pittsburgh, United States Top 0.5% in Worldwide

Professional Studies

The Master in Professional Studies from Carnegie Mellon University is a one-year program that helps you develop expertise in design for interactions within the context of services and social innovation.

Master Full-time On-campus

2 years$45,000/yr

University of Guelph4,3(59)

Guelph, Canada Top 2% in Worldwide

Theatre Studies

The Theatre Studies program of University of Guelph is a research-based degree that offers students the opportunity to work with award-winning theatre scholars and practitioners.

M.A. Full-time On-campus

2 years$10,053/yr

The University of Arizona4,2(46)

Tucson, United States Top 1% in Worldwide

Art

The Art program offered by The University of Arizona combines conceptual, technical, and critical thinking skills that enable students to gain a deeper understanding of their own artistic ideas and vision.

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

3 years$23,400/yr

University of Pennsylvania4,3(22)

Philadelphia, United States Top 0.1% in Worldwide

Art and Archaeology of the Mediterranean World

The Art and Archaeology of the Mediterranean World program at the University of Pennsylvania trains students for careers in the art and archaeology of Classical and Near Eastern Civilizations.

M.A. Full-time On-campus

2 years$65,616/yr

Liberty University4,2(26)

Lynchburg, United States

Studio Art

Earn your Master of Fine Arts in Studio Art at Liberty University in a creative atmosphere where you can develop professionally through courses, seminars, internships, exhibits, and real-world learning experiences.

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

3 years$11,500/yr

Northern Illinois University4,0(7)

DeKalb, United States Top 6% in Worldwide

Art (Studio)

The Master of Arts in Art (Studio) from Northern Illinois University is a 30-credit hour program for graduate students wishing to pursue advanced study in art and design areas.

M.A. Full-time On-campus

1 year$23,850/yr

Stanford University4,1(54)

Stanford, United States Top 0.1% in Worldwide

Art Practice

The Art Practice MFA at Stanford University is a rigorous, two-year full-time programme designed for highly motivated artists. This on-campus degree focuses on artistic individuality and intellectual curiosity, offering students dedicated studio spaces and teaching opportunities within a world-class academic environment.

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

2 years$42,360/yr

University of New Orleans4,4(8)

New Orleans, United States

Arts Administration

The Master’s in Arts Administration at the University of New Orleans prepares students to pursue their passions through successful careers in the arts and entertainment field. The program balances the performing and visual arts, the nonprofit and commercial arts sectors, and prepares students for employment at established institutions or to start their own enterprises.

M.A. Full-time On-campus

1 year$13,678/yr

East Carolina University3,6(9)

Greenville, United States Top 8% in Worldwide

Art

The School of Art and Design at East Carolina is a community, where ideas, creativity, and innovation collide. You will be propelled to experiment and push the boundaries of a traditional making experience at ECU's Art, MFA program degree.

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

3 years$21,779/yr