Visual & Performing Arts at Salem State University
What traits are you looking for in a school for Visual & Performing Arts, you may want to check out the program at Salem State University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Salem State University is located in Salem, MA.
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Online Class Availability at Salem State University
Distance learning is available at Salem State University. Among 6,230 students, 836 (13%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 2,702 (43%) took at least some classes online.
Visual & Performing Arts Rankings at Salem State University
Use these rankings to compare Salem State University’s Visual & Performing Arts program to other colleges that offer this major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Massachusetts | #14 of 43 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Massachusetts | #18 of 43 |
| Best Value | New England (Region) | #22 of 85 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | New England (Region) | #38 of 85 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #372 of 1,185 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #707 of 1,176 |
Earnings for Visual & Performing Arts Graduates from Salem State University
Those who finish Salem State 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 | $27,151 |
| 2 years | $26,589 |
| 3 years | $34,814 |
| 4 years | $40,383 |
| 5 years | $41,213 |
Is this above or below average for the school? Four years out, Visual & Performing Arts graduates from Salem State University earn a median of $40,383, compared with $55,176 for all Salem State University graduates — about 27% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Visual & Performing Arts graduates from Salem State University comes in at $27,000.
Highest-Paying Careers for Visual & Performing Arts Graduates
Graduates of the Visual & Performing Arts program at Salem State University pursue many career paths. Below are the top-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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