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General Visual & Performing Arts in Mississippi

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General Visual & Performing Arts Schools in Mississippi

In 2020-2021, 156 students earned their Visual Arts degrees in MS.

As a degree choice, General Visual & Performing Arts is the 49th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of General Visual & Performing Arts Majors in Mississippi

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 105
Associate Degree 51

Gender Distribution

In Mississippi, 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 Mississippi is as follows:

  • Asian: 3.2%
  • Black or African American: 35.3%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 6.4%
  • White: 51.9%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.0%
  • Other Races: 3.2%
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Jobs for General Visual & Performing Arts Grads in Mississippi

1,770 people in the state and 452,670 in the nation are employed in jobs related to visual arts.

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Wages for General Visual & Performing Arts Jobs in Mississippi

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

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There are 9 colleges in Mississippi that offer visual arts degrees. Learn about the most popular 9 below:

46 Degrees in Major Awarded
8,677 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 68% are considered full time. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 21 to 1. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $8,187.

#2

Mississippi State University

Mississippi State
42 Degrees in Major Awarded
58% Graduation Rate
22,986 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 85% are considered full time. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 16 to 1. Most students complete their degree in 4.50 years.

22 Degrees in Major Awarded
49% Graduation Rate
14,606 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $33,869 after earning their degree at this institution. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 99% are considered full time. The student to faculty ratio is 18 to 1.

16 Degrees in Major Awarded
39% Graduation Rate
2,999 Total Students

96% of students get financical aid. This public school has an average net price of $14,296. The student loan default rate of 8.00% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

15 Degrees in Major Awarded
43% Graduation Rate
6,921 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $29,441 a year. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $18,152. 14 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

5 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,392 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 19 to 1. Of all the students who attend this school, 89% get financial aid. A typical student attending EMCC will pay a net price of $5,940.

#7

Millsaps College

Jackson
4 Degrees in Major Awarded
64% Graduation Rate
712 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $38,423 a year. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 9 to 1. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $23,169.

4 Degrees in Major Awarded
47% Graduation Rate
2,704 Total Students

99% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. In their early career, MUW grads earn an average salary of $35,208. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 67% are considered full time.

2 Degrees in Major Awarded
29% Graduation Rate
2,032 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $24,183 after graduation. 97% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The student to faculty ratio is 13 to 1.

General Visual & Performing Arts Careers in MS

Some of the careers visual arts majors go into include:

Job Title MS Job Growth MS Median Salary
Art, Drama, and Music Professors 13% $59,130
Graphic Designers 4% $36,680
Craft Artists 0% $0
Art Directors 0% $49,180
Multimedia Artists and Animators 0% $0
Photographers -15% $43,330

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

Major Annual Graduates in MS
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

View all majors related to General Visual & Performing Arts

View Nationwide General Visual & Performing Arts Report

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