Visual & Performing Arts at Mercyhurst University
If you plan to study Visual & Performing Arts, take a look at what Mercyhurst University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Mercyhurst University sits in Erie, PA.
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Studying Online at Mercyhurst University
Distance learning is available at Mercyhurst University. Among 2,632 students, 191 (7%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 668 (25%) took at least some classes online.
Visual & Performing Arts Rankings at Mercyhurst University
Rankings can help you compare Mercyhurst University’s Visual & Performing Arts program against peer institutions.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Pennsylvania | #26 of 54 |
| Best Value | Pennsylvania | #32 of 53 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #89 of 219 |
| Best Value | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #148 of 215 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #458 of 1,185 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #950 of 1,176 |
Earnings for Visual & Performing Arts Graduates from Mercyhurst University
Those who finish Mercyhurst 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 | $27,564 |
| 2 years | $32,963 |
| 3 years | $45,426 |
| 4 years | $49,690 |
| 5 years | $58,401 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years out, Visual & Performing Arts graduates from Mercyhurst University take home a median $49,690, compared with $53,168 for all Mercyhurst University graduates — about 7% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Visual & Performing Arts graduates from Mercyhurst University stands at $27,000.
Highest-Paying Careers for Visual & Performing Arts Graduates
Students who finish Visual & Performing Arts program at Mercyhurst University go on to a range of careers. Below are the top-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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