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General Visual & Performing Arts Schools in District of Columbia

16 students earned Visual Arts degrees in District of Columbia in the 2020-2021 year.

In terms of popularity, General Visual & Performing Arts is the 132nd most popular major in the state out of a total 198 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of General Visual & Performing Arts Majors in District of Columbia

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 16

Gender Distribution

In District of Columbia, a visual arts major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of visual arts majors in District of Columbia is as follows:

  • Asian: 6.3%
  • Black or African American: 6.3%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 6.3%
  • White: 43.8%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 12.5%
  • Other Races: 25.0%
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Jobs for General Visual & Performing Arts Grads in District of Columbia

There are 3,440 people in the state and 452,670 people in the nation working in visual arts jobs.

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Wages for General Visual & Performing Arts Jobs in District of Columbia

In this state, visual arts grads earn an average of $82,840. Nationwide, they make an average of $58,370.

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There is one school in the state that offers this degree.

#1

Gallaudet University

Washington
16 Degrees in Major Awarded
47% Graduation Rate
1,451 Total Students

Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $16,833. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 6 to 1. Most students complete their degree in 4.58 years.

General Visual & Performing Arts Careers in DC

Some of the careers visual arts majors go into include:

Job Title DC Job Growth DC Median Salary
Art, Drama, and Music Professors 12% $80,640
Art Directors 12% $72,650
Graphic Designers 8% $67,890
Multimedia Artists and Animators 7% $89,770
Photographers 0% $84,720

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

Major Annual Graduates in DC
Fine & Studio Arts 142
Music 117
Film, Video & Photographic Arts 89
Design & Applied Arts 84
Drama & Theater Arts 67
Arts & Media Management 57
Dance 14

View all majors related to General Visual & Performing Arts

View Nationwide General Visual & Performing Arts Report

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