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Visual & Performing Arts at Austin Community College District

Visual & Performing Arts at Austin Community College District

What traits are you looking for in a visual & performing arts school? To help you decide if Austin Community College District is right for you, we've gathered the following information about the school's visual & performing arts program.

Austin Community College District is located in Austin, Texas and approximately 39,896 students attend the school each year.

Want to know more about the career opportunities in this field? Check out the Careers in Visual & Performing Arts section at the bottom of this page.

Austin Community College District Visual & Performing Arts Degrees Available

  • Basic Certificate in Visual & Performing Arts (Less Than 1 Year)
  • Undergrad Certificate in Visual & Performing Arts (1 - 4 Years)
  • Associate’s Degree in Visual & Performing Arts

Online Classes Are Available at Austin Community College District

Online courses are a good option for students who need a more flexible schedule that allows them to pursue an education when and where they want. Whether you're going to school part-time or full-time, you may find distance education the right choice for you.

For those who are interested in distance learning, Austin Community College District does offer online courses in visual & performing arts for the following degree levels:

  • Associate’s Degree

Austin Community College District Visual & Performing Arts Rankings

Visual & Performing Arts Student Demographics at Austin Community College District

Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the visual & performing arts majors at Austin Community College District.

Austin Community College District Visual & Performing Arts Associate’s Program

53% Women
47% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*
For the most recent academic year available, 47% of visual & performing arts associate's degrees went to men and 53% went to women. The typical associate's degree program in visual & performing arts only graduates about 37% men each year. The program at Austin Community College District may seem more male-friendly since it graduates 10% more women than average.

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The majority of those who receive an associate's degree in visual & performing arts at Austin Community College District are white. Around 52% fell into this category, which is typical for this degree. Austin Community College District does a better job with serving racial-ethnic minorities than the typical school does. Its associate's program in visual & performing arts graduates 9% more racial-ethnic minorities than the nationwide average.*

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity for students who recently graduated from Austin Community College District with a associate's in visual & performing arts.

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Race/Ethnicity Number of Students
Asian 11
Black or African American 17
Hispanic or Latino 92
White 146
International Students 4
Other Races/Ethnicities 11

Concentrations Within Visual & Performing Arts

Visual & Performing Arts majors may want to concentrate their studies in one of these areas. The table shows all degrees awarded in this field awarded for all degree levels at Austin Community College District. A concentration may not be available for your level.

Concentration Annual Degrees Awarded
General Visual & Performing Arts 62
Design & Applied Arts 61
Arts & Media Management 56
Fine & Studio Arts 36
Drama & Theater Arts 8
Dance 7
Music 2

Careers That Visual & Performing Arts Grads May Go Into

A degree in visual & performing arts can lead to the following careers. Since job numbers and average salaries can vary by geographic location, we have only included the numbers for TX, the home state for Austin Community College District.

Occupation Jobs in TX Average Salary in TX
High School Teachers 110,420 $58,190
Managers 20,710 $122,130
Graphic Designers 13,480 $50,700
Art, Drama, and Music Professors 6,240 $71,520
Producers and Directors 5,300 $69,280

References

*The racial-ethnic minorities count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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