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Visual & Performing Arts Schools in Alabama

In 2020-2021, 1,153 students earned their Visual & Performing Arts degrees in AL.

In terms of popularity, Visual & Performing Arts is the 15th most popular major in the state out of a total 37 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Visual & Performing Arts Majors in Alabama

Visual & Performing Arts majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 1,019
Master’s Degree 72
Associate Degree 37
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 11
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 11
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 11
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 10
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 10
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 10
Post-Master’s Certificate 4
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 4

Gender Distribution

In Alabama, a visual and performing arts major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of visual and performing arts majors in Alabama is as follows:

  • Asian: 1.1%
  • Black or African American: 16.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 3.3%
  • White: 70.4%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 3.8%
  • Other Races: 5.3%
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Jobs for Visual & Performing Arts Grads in Alabama

There are 28,080 people in the state and 2,744,770 people in the nation working in visual and performing arts jobs.

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Wages for Visual & Performing Arts Jobs in Alabama

A typical salary for a visual and performing arts grad in the state is $54,900, compared to a typical salary of $64,340 nationwide.

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There are 10 colleges in Alabama that offer visual and performing arts degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

249 Degrees in Major Awarded
72% Graduation Rate
37,840 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 85% of students receive it. The average student takes 4.34 years to complete their degree at UA. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $20,917.

182 Degrees in Major Awarded
78% Graduation Rate
30,737 Total Students

74% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $24,018. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 2.60%.

84 Degrees in Major Awarded
46% Graduation Rate
8,086 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 66%. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $13,699. The student loan default rate of 8.80% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

78 Degrees in Major Awarded
58% Graduation Rate
22,563 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 20 to 1. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 96% of students receive it. The full-time teacher rate is 76%.

68 Degrees in Major Awarded
52% Graduation Rate
9,999 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 67% are considered full time. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $17,208. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 96% of students receive it.

65 Degrees in Major Awarded
42% Graduation Rate
9,238 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 99% get financial aid. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 21 to 1. The student loan default rate of 6.30% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

65 Degrees in Major Awarded
43% Graduation Rate
16,497 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 7.30%. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $32,760 after earning their degree at this institution. 54% of the teachers are full time.

61 Degrees in Major Awarded
49% Graduation Rate
2,600 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.46 years. 65% of the teachers are full time. The 5.40% student loan default rate is lower than average.

#9

Samford University

Birmingham
52 Degrees in Major Awarded
76% Graduation Rate
5,729 Total Students

The average student takes 4.16 years to complete their degree at Samford. In their early career, Samford grads earn an average salary of $45,778. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 99% are considered full time.

50 Degrees in Major Awarded
43% Graduation Rate
14,224 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $36,829 a year. The average student takes 4.56 years to complete their degree at USA. The student loan default rate of 6.30% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

Visual & Performing Arts Careers in AL

Some of the careers visual and performing arts majors go into include:

Job Title AL Job Growth AL Median Salary
Museum Technicians and Conservators 20% $39,920
Film and Video Editors 17% $45,650
Fine Artists 14% $0
Archivists 14% $45,350
Commercial and Industrial Designers 13% $64,170
Architecture Professors 10% $81,410
Communications Professors 10% $60,000
Sports Entertainers and Performers 9% $0
Art, Drama, and Music Professors 9% $62,570
Curators 8% $54,250
Craft Artists 7% $34,360
Professors 6% $19,900
Musicians and Singers 6% $0
Managers 6% $101,560
Television, Video, and Motion Picture Camera Operators 5% $48,350
Interior Designers 3% $50,140
High School Teachers 3% $51,440
Art Directors 3% $76,040
Producers and Directors 3% $53,320
Graphic Designers 2% $41,760
Writers and Authors 2% $48,080
Sound Engineering Technicians 0% $29,110
Set and Exhibit Designers 0% $47,750
Multimedia Artists and Animators 0% $59,550
Artist, Athlete, and Performer Agents and Business Managers 0% $0
Jewelers, Precious Stone and Metal Workers -4% $41,070
Artists -15% $61,280
Photographers -21% $35,820

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to visual and performing arts.

Major Annual Graduates in AL
Liberal Arts & Humanities 5,890
English Language & Literature 640
Foreign Languages & Linguistics 275
Philosophy & Religious Studies 192
Theology & Religious Vocations 168

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