Visual & Performing Arts at Wellesley College
What traits are you looking for in a school for Visual & Performing Arts, consider the program at Wellesley College. Get started with the following essential facts.
Wellesley College is located in Wellesley, MA.
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Online & Distance Learning at Wellesley College
Wellesley College delivers most coursework on campus; distance-education enrollment is limited.
Visual & Performing Arts Rankings at Wellesley College
Rankings can help you compare Wellesley College’s Visual & Performing Arts program against other schools offering the same major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Massachusetts | #3 of 43 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | New England (Region) | #4 of 85 |
| Best Value | Massachusetts | #20 of 43 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #30 of 1,185 |
| Best Value | New England (Region) | #41 of 85 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #886 of 1,176 |
Earnings for Visual & Performing Arts Graduates from Wellesley College
Students who complete Wellesley 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 | $26,772 |
| 2 years | $36,312 |
| 4 years | $62,358 |
| 5 years | $63,391 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years out, Visual & Performing Arts graduates from Wellesley College take home a median $62,358, compared with $79,431 for all Wellesley College graduates — about 21% lower than the school-wide median.
Highest-Paying Careers for Visual & Performing Arts Graduates
Graduates of the Visual & Performing Arts program at Wellesley College go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks the best-paid 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
More about our data sources and methodologies.