Visual & Performing Arts at University of South Carolina Aiken
If you are interested in studying Visual & Performing Arts, you may want to check out the program at University of South Carolina Aiken. Get started with the following essential facts.
University of South Carolina Aiken sits in Aiken, SC.
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Online & Distance Learning at University of South Carolina Aiken
Distance learning is available at University of South Carolina Aiken. Among 4,022 students, 1,269 (32%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 1,440 (36%) took at least some classes online.
Visual & Performing Arts Rankings at University of South Carolina Aiken
These rankings give you a sense of how University of South Carolina Aiken’s Visual & Performing Arts program to other colleges that offer this major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | South Carolina | #8 of 20 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | South Carolina | #16 of 20 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #108 of 263 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #205 of 265 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #494 of 1,176 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #990 of 1,185 |
Earnings for Visual & Performing Arts Graduates from University of South Carolina Aiken
Graduates of University of South Carolina Aiken’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 | $15,167 |
| 2 years | $17,551 |
| 3 years | $22,590 |
| 4 years | $29,881 |
| 5 years | $28,243 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years out, Visual & Performing Arts graduates from University of South Carolina Aiken report median earnings of $29,881, compared with $49,686 for all University of South Carolina Aiken graduates — about 40% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Visual & Performing Arts graduates from University of South Carolina Aiken stands at $23,567.
Best-Paid Careers for Visual & Performing Arts Graduates
Those who complete Visual & Performing Arts program at University of South Carolina Aiken work across a variety of fields. The table below ranks the highest-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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