Visual & Performing Arts at Skidmore College
If you are interested in studying Visual & Performing Arts, take a look at what Skidmore College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Skidmore College is in Saratoga Springs, NY.
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Studying Online at Skidmore College
Skidmore College delivers most coursework on campus; distance-education enrollment is limited.
Visual & Performing Arts Rankings at Skidmore College
Rankings can help you compare Skidmore College’s Visual & Performing Arts program to other colleges that offer this major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | New York | #23 of 105 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #50 of 219 |
| Best Value | New York | #82 of 103 |
| Best Value | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #181 of 215 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #241 of 1,185 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1064 of 1,176 |
Earnings for Visual & Performing Arts Graduates from Skidmore College
Graduates of Skidmore College’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 | $33,302 |
| 2 years | $30,928 |
| 4 years | $46,934 |
| 5 years | $61,804 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years after graduating, Visual & Performing Arts graduates from Skidmore College earn a median of $46,934, compared with $53,786 for all Skidmore College graduates — about 13% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Visual & Performing Arts graduates from Skidmore College stands at $18,500.
Best-Paid Careers for Visual & Performing Arts Graduates
Those who complete Visual & Performing Arts program at Skidmore College 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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