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General Visual & Performing Arts Schools in Iowa

In 2020-2021, 28 students earned their Visual Arts degrees in IA.

A General Visual & Performing Arts major is the 161st most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of General Visual & Performing Arts Majors in Iowa

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 20
Master’s Degree 5
Post-Master’s Certificate 3
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 3

Gender Distribution

In Iowa, 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 Iowa is as follows:

  • Asian: 0.0%
  • Black or African American: 14.3%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 14.3%
  • White: 53.6%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 3.6%
  • Other Races: 14.3%
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Jobs for General Visual & Performing Arts Grads in Iowa

There are 4,270 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 Iowa

In this state, visual arts grads earn an average of $52,640. Nationwide, they make an average of $58,370.

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There are 5 colleges in Iowa that offer visual arts degrees. Learn about the most popular 5 below:

19 Degrees in Major Awarded
75% Graduation Rate
31,822 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $48,810 a year. A typical student attending Iowa State will pay a net price of $16,002. 18 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

#2

Iowa Wesleyan University

Mount Pleasant
3 Degrees in Major Awarded
23% Graduation Rate
704 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $37,352 a year. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $31,971. 42% of the teachers are full time.

#2

University of Iowa

Iowa City
3 Degrees in Major Awarded
73% Graduation Rate
30,318 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $48,768 a year. The full-time teacher rate is 86%. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 87% of students receive it.

2 Degrees in Major Awarded
43% Graduation Rate
2,180 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $40,489 a year. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 95% of students receive it. Most students complete their degree in 4.40 years.

1 Degrees in Major Awarded
34% Graduation Rate
1,350 Total Students

This private institution charges an average net price of $21,208. The average student takes 4.27 years to complete their degree at William Penn University. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time.

General Visual & Performing Arts Careers in IA

Some of the careers visual arts majors go into include:

Job Title IA Job Growth IA Median Salary
Artists 15% $51,650
Craft Artists 14% $0
Multimedia Artists and Animators 14% $49,690
Art, Drama, and Music Professors 12% $72,480
Fine Artists 9% $44,380
Graphic Designers 6% $40,720
Art Directors 5% $70,970
Photographers -11% $25,570

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

Major Annual Graduates in IA
Design & Applied Arts 481
Fine & Studio Arts 286
Music 227
Drama & Theater Arts 160
Film, Video & Photographic Arts 79
Dance 28
Other Visual Art 16
Arts & Media Management 4

View all majors related to General Visual & Performing Arts

View Nationwide General Visual & Performing Arts Report

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