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General Visual & Performing Arts in Massachusetts

General Visual & Performing Arts Schools in Massachusetts

Jobs for General Visual & Performing Arts Grads in Massachusetts

There are 14,000 people in the state and 456,770 people in the nation working in Visual Arts jobs.

General Visual & Performing Arts Jobs Nationwide vs. MA

Wages for General Visual & Performing Arts Jobs in Massachusetts

In this state, Visual Arts grads earn an average of $96,785. Nationwide, they make an average of $82,982.

General Visual & Performing Arts Wages Nationwide vs. MA

There are 5 colleges in Massachusetts that offer Visual Arts degrees in our data. Learn about the most popular 5 below:

#1

Harvard University

Cambridge

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $92,518 a year. With an admission rate of 3%, getting in takes some planning. 99% of full-time students return after their first year.

#2

Lesley University

Cambridge

Graduates earn a median salary of $39,406 in their first year after graduation. The school admits about 94% of applicants. The full-time student retention rate is 77%.

Graduates earn a median salary of $48,020 in their first year after graduation. The school admits about 21% of applicants. The full-time student retention rate is 93%.

Graduates earn a median salary of $74,155 in their first year after graduation. The school admits about 6% of applicants. 98% of full-time students return after their first year.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $35,271 a year. About 92% of those who apply are admitted. 69% of full-time students return after their first year.

General Visual & Performing Arts Careers in MA

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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