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General Visual & Performing Arts in New York

General Visual & Performing Arts Schools in New York

Jobs for General Visual & Performing Arts Grads in New York

49,160 people in the state and 456,770 in the nation are employed in jobs related to Visual Arts.

General Visual & Performing Arts Jobs Nationwide vs. NY

Wages for General Visual & Performing Arts Jobs in New York

In this state, Visual Arts grads earn an average of $116,859. Nationwide, they make an average of $82,982.

General Visual & Performing Arts Wages Nationwide vs. NY

Our data covers 19 colleges in New York offering Visual Arts degrees. Learn about the most popular 19 below:

Graduates earn a median salary of $29,771 in their first year after graduation. In-state undergraduate tuition runs about $6,440 a year.

Graduates earn a median salary of $79,234 in their first year after graduation. In-state undergraduate tuition runs about $5,696 a year.

Graduates earn a median salary of $21,082 in their first year after graduation. The school admits about 73% of applicants. The full-time student retention rate is 79%.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $31,471 a year. About 59% of those who apply are admitted. The full-time student retention rate is 87%.

#5

SUNY Oneonta

Oneonta

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $33,955 a year. The school admits about 70% of applicants. The full-time student retention rate is 78%.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $28,509 a year. Undergrads from New York pay around $5,346 a year in tuition.

#7

SUNY Old Westbury

Old Westbury

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $40,111 after earning their degree at this institution. About 85% of those who apply are admitted. The full-time student retention rate is 74%.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $25,604 after earning their degree at this institution. Undergrads from New York pay around $5,170 a year in tuition.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $29,416 a year. Undergrads from New York pay around $5,206 a year in tuition.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $29,167 a year. In-state undergraduate tuition runs about $6,398 a year.

#11

Stony Brook University

Stony Brook

Graduates earn a median salary of $51,412 in their first year after graduation. The school admits about 49% of applicants. 89% of full-time students return after their first year.

Graduates earn a median salary of $37,060 in their first year after graduation. In-state undergraduate tuition runs about $5,800 a year.

#13

The College of Westchester

White Plains

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $38,663 after earning their degree at this institution. About 95% of those who apply are admitted. The full-time student retention rate is 61%.

#14

Iona University

New Rochelle

Graduates earn a median salary of $40,168 in their first year after graduation. With an admission rate of 91%, getting in takes some planning. 80% of full-time students return after their first year.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $75,120 a year. About 58% of those who apply are admitted. 89% of full-time students return after their first year.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $31,231 a year. With an admission rate of 85%, getting in takes some planning. 78% of full-time students return after their first year.

#17

Siena College

Loudonville

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $43,632 after earning their degree at this institution. With an admission rate of 71%, getting in takes some planning. 84% of full-time students return after their first year.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $34,559 after earning their degree at this institution. The school admits about 51% of applicants. 81% of full-time students return after their first year.

Graduates earn a median salary of $37,333 in their first year after graduation. Undergrads from New York pay around $6,376 a year in tuition.

General Visual & Performing Arts Careers in NY

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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