Visual & Performing Arts at Pacific Lutheran University
If you plan to study Visual & Performing Arts, you may want to check out the program at Pacific Lutheran University. Get started with the following essential facts.
Pacific Lutheran University is located in Tacoma, WA.
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Online & Distance Learning at Pacific Lutheran University
Online coursework is an option at Pacific Lutheran University. Among 2,797 students, 11 (0%) studied exclusively online and 254 (9%) took at least some classes online.
Visual & Performing Arts Rankings at Pacific Lutheran University
These rankings give you a sense of how Pacific Lutheran University’s Visual & Performing Arts program against other schools offering the same major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Washington | #15 of 24 |
| Best Value | Washington | #15 of 24 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #97 of 207 |
| Best Value | Far Western (Region) | #152 of 205 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #583 of 1,185 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #829 of 1,176 |
Earnings for Visual & Performing Arts Graduates from Pacific Lutheran University
Those who finish Pacific Lutheran 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 | $26,216 |
| 2 years | $24,767 |
| 3 years | $26,479 |
| 4 years | $33,109 |
| 5 years | $34,025 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? At the four-year mark, Visual & Performing Arts graduates from Pacific Lutheran University earn a median of $33,109, compared with $64,629 for all Pacific Lutheran University graduates — about 49% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Visual & Performing Arts graduates from Pacific Lutheran University comes in at $25,313.
Top-Paying Careers for Visual & Performing Arts Graduates
Graduates of the Visual & Performing Arts program at Pacific Lutheran 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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