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General Visual & Performing Arts in District of Columbia

General Visual & Performing Arts Schools in District of Columbia

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

In this state, there are 1,880 people employed in jobs related to a Visual Arts degree, compared to 456,770 nationwide.

General Visual & Performing Arts Jobs Nationwide vs. DC

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

Visual Arts grads earn an average of $97,974 in the state and $82,982 nationwide.

General Visual & Performing Arts Wages Nationwide vs. DC

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

#1

Gallaudet University

Washington

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $32,840 after earning their degree at this institution. About 61% of those who apply are admitted. The full-time student retention rate is 77%.

General Visual & Performing Arts Careers in DC

Some of the careers Visual Arts majors go into include:

Job Title Nationwide Job Growth Nationwide Median Salary
Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary $46,983
Artists and Related Workers, All Other $83,610
Craft Artists $76,826
Graphic Designers $66,386
Photographers $75,743
Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators $69,338
Art Directors $103,285
Special Effects Artists and Animators $57,836

Below are some popular majors that are similar to Visual Arts.

Major Annual Graduates Nationwide
Design & Applied Arts 38,798
Fine & Studio Arts 37,770
Music 25,853
Film, Video & Photographic Arts 18,927
Drama & Theater Arts 16,640
Arts & Media Management 4,430
Dance 3,274
Other Visual Art 941

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