Visual & Performing Arts at Muhlenberg College
If you plan to study Visual & Performing Arts, you may want to check out the program at Muhlenberg College. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Muhlenberg College is in Allentown, PA.
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Studying Online at Muhlenberg College
Online coursework is an option at Muhlenberg College. Among 1,788 students, 52 (3%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 0 (0%) took at least some classes online.
Visual & Performing Arts Rankings at Muhlenberg College
Use these rankings to compare Muhlenberg College’s Visual & Performing Arts program against peer institutions.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Pennsylvania | #21 of 54 |
| Best Value | Pennsylvania | #40 of 53 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #71 of 219 |
| Best Value | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #162 of 215 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #379 of 1,185 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1009 of 1,176 |
Earnings for Visual & Performing Arts Graduates from Muhlenberg College
Graduates of Muhlenberg College’s 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 | $20,470 |
| 2 years | $22,545 |
| 3 years | $29,152 |
| 4 years | $34,722 |
| 5 years | $41,809 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? At the four-year mark, Visual & Performing Arts graduates from Muhlenberg College report median earnings of $34,722, compared with $58,485 for all Muhlenberg College graduates — about 41% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Visual & Performing Arts graduates from Muhlenberg College is $27,000.
Top-Paying Careers for Visual & Performing Arts Graduates
Graduates of the Visual & Performing Arts program at Muhlenberg College work across a variety of fields. The table below ranks the best-paid 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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