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General Visual & Performing Arts Schools in New Jersey

In 2020-2021, 180 students earned their Visual Arts degrees in NJ.

In terms of popularity, General Visual & Performing Arts is the 86th most popular major in the state out of a total 276 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of General Visual & Performing Arts Majors in New Jersey

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 104
Associate Degree 76

Gender Distribution

In New Jersey, 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 New Jersey is as follows:

  • Asian: 4.4%
  • Black or African American: 11.1%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 22.8%
  • White: 53.3%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.7%
  • Other Races: 6.7%
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Jobs for General Visual & Performing Arts Grads in New Jersey

11,410 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 New Jersey

A typical salary for a visual arts grad in the state is $59,140, compared to a typical salary of $58,370 nationwide.

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There are 8 colleges in New Jersey that offer visual arts degrees. Learn about the most popular 8 below:

#1

Bloomfield College

Bloomfield
51 Degrees in Major Awarded
34% Graduation Rate
1,533 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.53 years. This private school has an average net price of $19,236. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time.

34 Degrees in Major Awarded
10,084 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 6.50%. 60% of students get financical aid. The student to faculty ratio is 21 to 1.

29 Degrees in Major Awarded
74% Graduation Rate
9,893 Total Students

48% of the teachers are full time. 18 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Most students complete their degree in 4.24 years.

#4

Ocean County College

Toms River
23 Degrees in Major Awarded
7,480 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 8.70% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. In their early career, OCC grads earn an average salary of $33,392. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time.

19 Degrees in Major Awarded
6,342 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time. In their early career, Mercer County Community College grads earn an average salary of $32,505. 64% of students get financical aid.

12 Degrees in Major Awarded
74% Graduation Rate
6,042 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.51 years. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $51,159 a year.

7 Degrees in Major Awarded
54% Graduation Rate
3,396 Total Students

13 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. This private school has an average net price of $21,754. Most students complete their degree in 4.30 years.

5 Degrees in Major Awarded
54% Graduation Rate
2,231 Total Students

37% of the teachers are full time. Graduates earn an average $38,566 after graduation. The student to faculty ratio is 11 to 1.

General Visual & Performing Arts Careers in NJ

Some of the careers visual arts majors go into include:

Job Title NJ Job Growth NJ Median Salary
Art, Drama, and Music Professors 8% $75,310
Multimedia Artists and Animators 5% $81,000
Art Directors 5% $100,060
Graphic Designers 1% $55,100
Fine Artists 0% $62,170
Photographers -31% $27,570

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

Major Annual Graduates in NJ
Fine & Studio Arts 765
Music 593
Design & Applied Arts 532
Drama & Theater Arts 210
Film, Video & Photographic Arts 179
Dance 92
Arts & Media Management 21
Other Visual Art 2

View all majors related to General Visual & Performing Arts

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