Visual & Performing Arts at Grand Valley State University
What traits are you looking for in a school for Visual & Performing Arts, you may want to check out the program at Grand Valley State University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Grand Valley State University is in Allendale, MI.
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Studying Online at Grand Valley State University
Distance learning is available at Grand Valley State University. Among 22,011 students, 1,443 (7%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 9,272 (42%) took at least some classes online.
Visual & Performing Arts Rankings at Grand Valley State University
Use these rankings to compare Grand Valley State University’s Visual & Performing Arts program against peer institutions.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Michigan | #7 of 31 |
| Best Value | Michigan | #20 of 31 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #70 of 152 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #87 of 152 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #502 of 1,185 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #667 of 1,176 |
Earnings for Visual & Performing Arts Graduates from Grand Valley State University
Graduates of Grand Valley State University’s Visual & Performing Arts program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $27,369 |
| 2 years | $26,393 |
| 3 years | $31,170 |
| 4 years | $33,288 |
| 5 years | $41,192 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? At the four-year mark, Visual & Performing Arts graduates from Grand Valley State University earn a median of $33,288, compared with $57,127 for all Grand Valley State University graduates — about 42% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Visual & Performing Arts graduates from Grand Valley State University is $27,366.
Best-Paid Careers for Visual & Performing Arts Graduates
Those who complete Visual & Performing Arts program at Grand Valley State University pursue many career paths. Here 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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