Visual & Performing Arts at Florida Gulf Coast University
If you are interested in studying Visual & Performing Arts, consider the program at Florida Gulf Coast University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Florida Gulf Coast University is located in Fort Myers, FL.
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Studying Online at Florida Gulf Coast University
Many students take online classes at Florida Gulf Coast University. Of 16,612 students, 2,496 (15%) studied exclusively online and 8,653 (52%) took at least some classes online.
Visual & Performing Arts Rankings at Florida Gulf Coast University
These rankings give you a sense of how Florida Gulf Coast University’s Visual & Performing Arts program against peer institutions.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Florida | #7 of 38 |
| Best Value | Florida | #15 of 37 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #53 of 265 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #68 of 263 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #300 of 1,176 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #323 of 1,185 |
Earnings for Visual & Performing Arts Graduates from Florida Gulf Coast University
Graduates of Florida Gulf Coast 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 | $22,466 |
| 2 years | $28,598 |
| 3 years | $27,654 |
| 4 years | $36,509 |
| 5 years | $44,275 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? At the four-year mark, Visual & Performing Arts graduates from Florida Gulf Coast University earn a median of $36,509, compared with $55,050 for all Florida Gulf Coast University graduates — about 34% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Visual & Performing Arts graduates from Florida Gulf Coast University is $22,980.
Top-Paying Careers for Visual & Performing Arts Graduates
Students who finish Visual & Performing Arts program at Florida Gulf Coast University pursue many career paths. Below are the highest-paying careers for Visual & Performing Arts majors, 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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