Visual Arts Schools in Mississippi
In 2022-2023, 165 students earned their Visual Arts degrees in MS.
A Visual Arts major is the 49th most popular major in this state.
Education Levels of Visual Arts Majors in Mississippi
Visual Arts majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:
Education Level | Number of Grads |
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Bachelor’s Degree | 104 |
Associate Degree | 61 |
Gender Distribution
In Mississippi, a visual arts major is more popular with women than with men.

Racial Distribution
The racial distribution of visual arts majors in Mississippi is as follows:
- Asian: 4.2%
- Black or African American: 28.5%
- Hispanic or Latino: 3.6%
- White: 53.3%
- Non-Resident Alien: 1.2%
- Other Races: 9.1%

Jobs for Visual Arts Grads in Mississippi
1,770 people in the state and 452,670 in the nation are employed in jobs related to visual arts.

Wages for Visual Arts Jobs in Mississippi
Visual Arts grads earn an average of $44,770 in the state and $58,370 nationwide.

Most Popular Visual Arts Programs in MS
There are 9 colleges in Mississippi that offer visual arts degrees. Learn about the most popular 9 below:
Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $7,670. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 92% of students receive it. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 83% are considered full time.
Request InformationMost students complete their degree in 4.50 years. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $15,910. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 84% are considered full time.
Request InformationSeeking financial aid? At this school, 92% of students receive it. 15 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. It takes the average student 4.50 years to graduate.
Request Information58% of the teachers are full time. 98% of students get financical aid. Most students complete their degree in 4.61 years.
Request InformationThis public college charges it's students an average net price of $16,035. 99% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. 15 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.
Request Information90% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 49% are considered full time. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $4,093.
Request InformationStudents enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 9 to 1. This private institution charges an average net price of $26,812. 100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.
Request InformationOf all the teachers who work at the school, 64% are considered full time. It takes the average student 4.47 years to graduate. This public school has an average net price of $12,276.
Request InformationOf all the teachers who work at the school, 68% are considered full time. The average student takes 4.53 years to complete their degree at Mississippi Valley State University. Of all the students who attend this school, 94% get financial aid.
Request InformationVisual Arts Careers in MS
Some of the careers visual arts majors go into include:
Job Title | MS Job Growth | MS Median Salary |
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Craft Artists | 0% | $0 |
Photographers | -15% | $43,330 |
Related Majors in Mississippi
Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to visual arts.
Major | Annual Graduates in MS |
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Music | 182 |
Fine & Studio Arts | 130 |
Design & Applied Arts | 81 |
Drama & Theater Arts | 64 |
Arts & Media Management | 48 |
Dance | 32 |
Film, Video & Photographic Arts | 3 |
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References
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
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