Visual & Performing Arts Bachelor’s Degrees
There are 2,079 colleges and universities across the nation that offer abachelor’s degree in Visual & Performing Arts. Among those who recently graduated from the schools offering this degree, the majority were women, and40% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 5.8% of Visual & Performing Arts graduates were international students.
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Education Levels of Visual & Performing Arts Majors
In the most recent reporting year, 153,937 students earned theirVisual & Performing Arts majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Visual & Performing Arts at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Certificate | 8,919 |
| Associate’s Degree | 21,054 |
| Bachelor’s Degree (this page) | 95,619 |
| Master’s Degree | 25,861 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 1,908 |
Earnings of Visual & Performing Arts Majors With Bachelor’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
Federal data tracks the median salary for graduates with abachelor’s degree in Visual & Performing Arts of $37,283 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
This number may vary for many reasons. For instance, you may move to a location where people with your degree are rare and make more money.
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $27,422 |
| 4 years | $37,283 |
| 5 years | $42,578 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study earnings tracker (program-wide, all award levels).
Student Debt (All Award Levels)
We do not have the data to estimate the median debt for graduates with this degree.
Student Diversity
This degree is more popular with female students. About 64.1% of graduates with this degree are women.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 34,287 |
| Women | 61,332 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Visual & Performing Arts graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 51,633 | 54.0% |
| Asian | 6,845 | 7.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 16,066 | 16.8% |
| Black or African American | 7,596 | 7.9% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 345 | 0.4% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 110 | 0.1% |
| Two or More Races | 5,024 | 5.3% |
| Race Unknown | 2,493 | 2.6% |
| International Students | 5,507 | 5.8% |
This degree is moderately popular with international students. Around 5.8% of graduates are in this category.
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular Visual & Performing Arts Programs for Bachelor’s Degrees
There are 2,217 colleges that offer a bachelor’s degree in Visual & Performing Arts. Learn more about the most popular below:
The most popular school in the United States for Visual & Performing Arts students seeking a bachelor's degree is Full Sail University. This school awarded 2,710 bachelor's degrees in Visual & Performing Arts in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Visual & Performing Arts here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
New York University is a popular choice for Visual & Performing Arts majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 1,990 bachelor's degrees in Visual & Performing Arts in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Visual & Performing Arts here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Fashion Institute of Technology is a popular choice for Visual & Performing Arts majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1,578 people received their bachelor's degree in Visual & Performing Arts from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Savannah College of Art and Design is a popular choice for Visual & Performing Arts majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1,523 people received their bachelor's degree in Visual & Performing Arts from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
The New School comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Visual & Performing Arts. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1,434 people received their bachelor's degree in Visual & Performing Arts from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Visual & Performing Arts here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Berklee College of Music comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Visual & Performing Arts. This school awarded 1,269 bachelor's degrees in Visual & Performing Arts in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Visual & Performing Arts here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Central Florida comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Visual & Performing Arts. This school awarded 1,175 bachelor's degrees in Visual & Performing Arts in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Visual & Performing Arts here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Los Angeles Film School is a popular choice for Visual & Performing Arts majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1,164 people received their bachelor's degree in Visual & Performing Arts from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Southern California is a popular choice for Visual & Performing Arts majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1,163 people received their bachelor's degree in Visual & Performing Arts from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Southern New Hampshire University is a popular choice for Visual & Performing Arts majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 1,090 bachelor's degrees in Visual & Performing Arts in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Visual & Performing Arts here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Mesa Community College comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Visual & Performing Arts. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1,073 people received their bachelor's degree in Visual & Performing Arts from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
California State University-Long Beach comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Visual & Performing Arts. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1,005 people received their bachelor's degree in Visual & Performing Arts from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Visual & Performing Arts here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Columbia College Chicago comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Visual & Performing Arts. This school awarded 989 bachelor's degrees in Visual & Performing Arts in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
School of the Art Institute of Chicago is a popular choice for Visual & Performing Arts majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 958 bachelor's degrees in Visual & Performing Arts in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Arizona State University Campus Immersion comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Visual & Performing Arts. This school awarded 896 bachelor's degrees in Visual & Performing Arts in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of North Texas is a popular choice for Visual & Performing Arts majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 852 bachelor's degrees in Visual & Performing Arts in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Pratt Institute-Main is a popular choice for Visual & Performing Arts majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 756 bachelor's degrees in Visual & Performing Arts in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Visual & Performing Arts here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Utah Valley University comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Visual & Performing Arts. During the most recent year for which we have data, 750 people received their bachelor's degree in Visual & Performing Arts from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Visual & Performing Arts here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Belmont University is a popular choice for Visual & Performing Arts majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 727 people received their bachelor's degree in Visual & Performing Arts from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Indiana University-Bloomington comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Visual & Performing Arts. During the most recent year for which we have data, 720 people received their bachelor's degree in Visual & Performing Arts from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Visual & Performing Arts Majors to Study
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Design and Applied Arts | 38,798 |
| Fine and Studio Arts | 37,770 |
| Music | 25,853 |
| Film/Video and Photographic Arts | 18,927 |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft | 16,640 |
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References
The racial-ethnic minority student count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)
- O*NET Online
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard
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