General Visual & Performing Arts at Bennington College
What traits are you looking for in a school for General Visual & Performing Arts, take a look at what Bennington College. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Bennington College is in Bennington, VT.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 27 general visual & performing arts degrees were granted at Bennington College.
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Online Class Availability at Bennington College
Many students take online classes at Bennington College. Of 927 students, 132 (14%) studied exclusively online and 62 (7%) took at least some classes online.
General Visual & Performing Arts Rankings at Bennington College
Use these rankings to compare Bennington College’s General Visual & Performing Arts program to other colleges that offer this major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Vermont | #1 of 2 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Vermont | #2 of 2 |
| Best Value | New England (Region) | #6 of 7 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | New England (Region) | #7 of 7 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #144 of 156 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #145 of 155 |
Earnings for General Visual & Performing Arts Graduates from Bennington College
Graduates of Bennington College’s General Visual & Performing Arts program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $14,867 |
| 2 years | $17,950 |
| 3 years | $15,066 |
| 4 years | $19,065 |
| 5 years | $20,724 |
Is this above or below average for the school? Four years out, General Visual & Performing Arts graduates from Bennington College earn a median of $19,065, compared with $28,118 for all Bennington College graduates — about 32% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for General Visual & Performing Arts graduates from Bennington College stands at $27,000.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the student demographics for General Visual & Performing Arts graduates at Bennington College, broken down by degree level.
Across all degree levels, General Visual & Performing Arts graduates at Bennington College are 67% women (18) and 33% men (9).
General Visual & Performing Arts Bachelor’s Program at Bennington College
Of the 27 bachelor’s general visual & performing arts graduates at Bennington College, 67% were women (18) and 33% were men (9).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of General Visual & Performing Arts bachelor’s degree recipients at Bennington College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 21 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 2 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 11% of General Visual & Performing Arts bachelor’s degree recipients at Bennington College, below the national average of 45%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific General Visual & Performing Arts Concentrations at Bennington College
The General Visual & Performing Arts program at Bennington College includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Visual & Performing Arts | 27 |
Highest-Paying Careers for General Visual & Performing Arts Graduates
Graduates of the General Visual & Performing Arts program at Bennington College go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks the top-paying careers for General Visual & Performing Arts majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Art Directors | $103,285 |
| Artists and Related Workers, All Other | $83,610 |
| Craft Artists | $76,826 |
| Photographers | $75,743 |
| Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators | $69,338 |
| Graphic Designers | $66,386 |
| Special Effects Artists and Animators | $57,836 |
| Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary | $46,983 |
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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