General Visual & Performing Arts Schools in New York
675 students earned Visual Arts degrees in New York in the 2018-2019 year.
As a degree choice, General Visual & Performing Arts is the 100th most popular major in the state.
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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 |
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Associate’s Degree | 319 |
Bachelor’s Degree | 296 |
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years | 39 |
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years | 39 |
Master’s Degree | 17 |
Doctor’s Degree (Other) | 3 |
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) | 3 |
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) | 3 |
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year | 1 |
Gender Distribution
In New York, a visual arts major is more popular with women than with men.

Racial Distribution
The racial distribution of visual arts majors in New York is as follows:
- Asian: 8.0%
- Black or African American: 12.7%
- Hispanic or Latino: 28.3%
- White: 41.6%
- Non-Resident Alien: 5.5%
- Other Races: 3.9%

Jobs for General Visual & Performing Arts Grads in New York
There are 49,180 people in the state and 452,670 people in the nation working in visual arts jobs.

Wages for General Visual & Performing Arts Jobs in New York
In this state, visual arts grads earn an average of $74,240. Nationwide, they make an average of $58,370.

Most Popular General Visual & Performing Arts Programs in NY
There are 46 colleges in New York that offer visual arts degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:
46% of the teachers are full time. The student to faculty ratio is 21 to 1. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $5,772.
This public school has an average net price of $6,526. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $24,800 after earning their degree at this institution. 27 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.
89% of students get financical aid. Most students complete their degree in 4.07 years. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time.
83% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 2.70%. Most students complete their degree in 4.29 years.
The student to faculty ratio is 21 to 1. The full-time teacher rate is 45%. 89% of students get financical aid.
In their early career, SUNY Oneonta grads earn an average salary of $33,800. The average student takes 4.22 years to complete their degree at SUNY Oneonta. The student to faculty ratio is 19 to 1.
Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $28,200 a year. 19% of the teachers are full time. 68% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.
Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $5,389. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 29% are considered full time. 24 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.
Of all the teachers who work at the school, 28% are considered full time. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $27,000 a year. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $8,123.
In their early career, Purchase College grads earn an average salary of $27,100. 80% of students get financical aid. 38% of the teachers are full time.
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 |
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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 |
Related Majors in New York
Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to visual arts.
Major | Annual Graduates in NY |
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Design & Applied Arts | 4,739 |
Fine & Studio Arts | 3,839 |
Drama & Theater Arts | 3,157 |
Music | 2,587 |
Film, Video & Photographic Arts | 2,073 |
Arts & Media Management | 679 |
Dance | 465 |
Other Visual Art | 456 |
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References
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
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