Visual & Performing Arts at Arapahoe Community College
If you are interested in studying Visual & Performing Arts, consider the program at Arapahoe Community College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Arapahoe Community College is in Littleton, CO.
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Online Class Availability at Arapahoe Community College
Online coursework is an option at Arapahoe Community College. Of 15,012 students, 2,215 (15%) studied exclusively online and 1,615 (11%) took at least some classes online.
Visual & Performing Arts Rankings at Arapahoe Community College
Use these rankings to compare Arapahoe Community College’s Visual & Performing Arts program to other colleges that offer this major.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Colorado | #6 of 21 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Colorado | #10 of 21 |
| Best Value | Rocky Mountains (Region) | #12 of 41 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Rocky Mountains (Region) | #21 of 41 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #345 of 1,176 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #523 of 1,185 |
Earnings for Visual & Performing Arts Graduates from Arapahoe Community College
Students who complete Arapahoe Community College’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 | $34,159 |
| 2 years | $37,208 |
| 3 years | $38,901 |
| 4 years | $37,746 |
| 5 years | $44,854 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years after graduating, Visual & Performing Arts graduates from Arapahoe Community College earn a median of $37,746, compared with $49,526 for all Arapahoe Community College graduates — about 24% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Visual & Performing Arts graduates from Arapahoe Community College stands at $15,000.
Best-Paid Careers for Visual & Performing Arts Graduates
Graduates of the Visual & Performing Arts program at Arapahoe Community College pursue many career paths. Below are the highest-paying 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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