Visual & Performing Arts at St Olaf College
If you plan to study Visual & Performing Arts, take a look at what St Olaf College. Get started with the following essential facts.
St Olaf College sits in Northfield, MN.
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Online & Distance Learning at St Olaf College
Distance learning is available at St Olaf College. Of 3,124 students, 0 (0%) studied exclusively online and 23 (1%) took at least some classes online.
Visual & Performing Arts Rankings at St Olaf College
Use these rankings to compare St Olaf College’s Visual & Performing Arts program against other schools offering the same major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Minnesota | #4 of 29 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | The Plains States (Region) | #7 of 92 |
| Best Value | Minnesota | #20 of 29 |
| Best Value | The Plains States (Region) | #73 of 92 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #86 of 1,185 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #844 of 1,176 |
Earnings for Visual & Performing Arts Graduates from St Olaf College
Students who complete St Olaf College’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 | $23,976 |
| 2 years | $25,527 |
| 3 years | $33,496 |
| 4 years | $41,832 |
| 5 years | $48,816 |
Is this above or below average for the school? At the four-year mark, Visual & Performing Arts graduates from St Olaf College report median earnings of $41,832, compared with $56,099 for all St Olaf College graduates — about 25% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Visual & Performing Arts graduates from St Olaf College comes in at $23,250.
Best-Paid Careers for Visual & Performing Arts Graduates
Students who finish Visual & Performing Arts program at St Olaf College 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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