Visual & Performing Arts at Anderson University
If you plan to study Visual & Performing Arts, consider the program at Anderson University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Anderson University sits in Anderson, SC.
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Online Class Availability at Anderson University
Many students take online classes at Anderson University. Among 4,710 students, 615 (13%) studied exclusively online and 2,149 (46%) took at least some classes online.
Visual & Performing Arts Rankings at Anderson University
Use these rankings to compare Anderson University’s Visual & Performing Arts program to other colleges that offer this major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | South Carolina | #7 of 20 |
| Best Value | South Carolina | #19 of 20 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #124 of 265 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #232 of 263 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #683 of 1,185 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #981 of 1,176 |
Earnings for Visual & Performing Arts Graduates from Anderson University
Students who complete Anderson University’s Visual & Performing Arts program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $32,964 |
| 2 years | $25,802 |
| 3 years | $37,856 |
| 4 years | $39,993 |
| 5 years | $47,780 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? At the four-year mark, Visual & Performing Arts graduates from Anderson University take home a median $39,993, compared with $53,499 for all Anderson University graduates — about 25% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Visual & Performing Arts graduates from Anderson University comes in at $26,290.
Best-Paid Careers for Visual & Performing Arts Graduates
Students who finish Visual & Performing Arts program at Anderson University go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks the best-paid careers for Visual & Performing Arts graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Loss Prevention Managers | $165,723 |
| Appraisers of Personal and Business Property | $118,242 |
| Compliance Managers | $117,178 |
| Choreographers | $109,380 |
| Set and Exhibit Designers | $109,049 |
| Agents and Business Managers of Artists, Performers, and Athletes | $96,762 |
| Museum Technicians and Conservators | $96,273 |
| Communications Teachers, Postsecondary | $96,169 |
| Managers, All Other | $95,684 |
| Media Programming Directors | $90,799 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
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