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General Visual & Performing Arts Schools in Maryland

98 Visual Arts students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

In this state, General Visual & Performing Arts is the 110th most popular major out of a total 281 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of General Visual & Performing Arts Majors in Maryland

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Associate Degree 71
Bachelor’s Degree 27

Gender Distribution

In Maryland, 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 Maryland is as follows:

  • Asian: 7.1%
  • Black or African American: 29.6%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 11.2%
  • White: 38.8%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 6.1%
  • Other Races: 7.1%
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Jobs for General Visual & Performing Arts Grads in Maryland

There are 7,250 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 Maryland

A typical salary for a visual arts grad in the state is $59,490, compared to a typical salary of $58,370 nationwide.

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

50 Degrees in Major Awarded
17,573 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 33% are considered full time. 79% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $32,519 a year.

27 Degrees in Major Awarded
70% Graduation Rate
1,892 Total Students

8 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. An average student at MICA will pay a net price of $38,867. 100% of the teachers are full time.

#3

Montgomery College

Rockville
16 Degrees in Major Awarded
20,037 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $36,838 after graduation. 69% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The student loan default rate of 8.20% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

4 Degrees in Major Awarded
5,256 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 57% get financial aid. This public school has an average net price of $7,697. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $34,321 after earning their degree at this institution.

#5

Cecil College

North East
1 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,090 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $34,600 a year. A typical student attending Cecil College will pay a net price of $8,817. The student to faculty ratio is 12 to 1.

General Visual & Performing Arts Careers in MD

Some of the careers visual arts majors go into include:

Job Title MD Job Growth MD Median Salary
Photographers 75% $35,670
Art, Drama, and Music Professors 7% $69,790
Graphic Designers 6% $55,230
Art Directors 5% $65,400
Artists 4% $86,970
Multimedia Artists and Animators 3% $57,990
Fine Artists 2% $52,330

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

Major Annual Graduates in MD
Fine & Studio Arts 623
Design & Applied Arts 617
Music 393
Drama & Theater Arts 179
Film, Video & Photographic Arts 96
Dance 30
Other Visual Art 15
Arts & Media Management 4

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