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General Visual & Performing Arts Schools in New York

In 2020-2021, 610 students earned their Visual Arts degrees in NY.

In terms of popularity, General Visual & Performing Arts is the 103rd most popular major in the state out of a total 336 majors commonly available.

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

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Associate Degree 327
Bachelor’s Degree 236
Master’s Degree 24
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 13
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 13
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 13
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 6
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 6
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 6
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 4
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 4

Gender Distribution

In New York, 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 York is as follows:

  • Asian: 5.7%
  • Black or African American: 12.3%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 28.9%
  • White: 40.5%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 5.9%
  • Other Races: 6.7%
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Jobs for General Visual & Performing Arts Grads in New York

49,180 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 York

A typical salary for a visual arts grad in the state is $74,240, compared to a typical salary of $58,370 nationwide.

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There are 10 colleges in New York that offer visual arts degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

67 Degrees in Major Awarded
12,405 Total Students

In their early career, QCC grads earn an average salary of $33,103. This public school has an average net price of $5,857. The student loan default rate is 5.90% which is lower than average.

63 Degrees in Major Awarded
22,570 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $35,844 a year. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $5,270. 26 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

#3

SUNY Oneonta

Oneonta
50 Degrees in Major Awarded
76% Graduation Rate
6,718 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 2.60% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Graduates earn an average $45,227 after graduation. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 63% are considered full time.

48 Degrees in Major Awarded
10,072 Total Students

In their early career, SUNY Westchester Community College grads earn an average salary of $35,308. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 28% are considered full time. The student to faculty ratio is 20 to 1.

46 Degrees in Major Awarded
22,496 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 90% of students receive it. In their early career, BMCC grads earn an average salary of $32,733. 22 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

#6

SUNY New Paltz

New Paltz
45 Degrees in Major Awarded
76% Graduation Rate
7,489 Total Students

A typical student attending SUNY New Paltz will pay a net price of $17,123. 15 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Of all the students who attend this school, 83% get financial aid.

34 Degrees in Major Awarded
8,370 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 45% are considered full time. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $3,803. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $32,595 a year.

#8

SUNY Old Westbury

Old Westbury
26 Degrees in Major Awarded
47% Graduation Rate
5,007 Total Students

The average student takes 4.37 years to complete their degree at SUNY Old Westbury. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 3.90%. 85% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

24 Degrees in Major Awarded
8,034 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 73% of students receive it. The full-time teacher rate is 30%. 22 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

#10

Purchase College

Purchase
21 Degrees in Major Awarded
63% Graduation Rate
3,685 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $36,644 after graduation. The 7.20% student loan default rate is lower than average. This public school has an average net price of $17,701.

General Visual & Performing Arts Careers in NY

Some of the careers visual arts majors go into include:

Job Title NY Job Growth NY Median Salary
Art, Drama, and Music Professors 17% $78,520
Fine Artists 10% $0
Artists 9% $68,200
Graphic Designers 8% $59,840
Art Directors 8% $108,470
Multimedia Artists and Animators 7% $79,630
Photographers -6% $43,210

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

Major Annual Graduates in NY
Design & Applied Arts 4,391
Fine & Studio Arts 3,302
Drama & Theater Arts 2,542
Music 2,324
Film, Video & Photographic Arts 2,001
Arts & Media Management 688
Dance 351
Other Visual Art 344

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