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General Visual & Performing Arts Schools in North Carolina

In 2020-2021, 73 students earned their Visual Arts degrees in NC.

In terms of popularity, General Visual & Performing Arts is the 164th most popular major in the state out of a total 287 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of General Visual & Performing Arts Majors in North Carolina

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 73

Gender Distribution

In North Carolina, 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 North Carolina is as follows:

  • Asian: 2.7%
  • Black or African American: 27.4%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 2.7%
  • White: 54.8%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 2.7%
  • Other Races: 9.6%
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Jobs for General Visual & Performing Arts Grads in North Carolina

12,010 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 North Carolina

Visual Arts grads earn an average of $49,700 in the state and $58,370 nationwide.

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There are 7 colleges in North Carolina that offer visual arts degrees. Learn about the most popular 7 below:

43 Degrees in Major Awarded
63% Graduation Rate
3,363 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $12,551. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 92% of students receive it. In their early career, UNCA grads earn an average salary of $33,582.

9 Degrees in Major Awarded
46% Graduation Rate
8,078 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 8.20% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $31,426 after earning their degree at this institution. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $14,332.

8 Degrees in Major Awarded
36% Graduation Rate
1,306 Total Students

The average student takes 4.40 years to complete their degree at JCSU. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $20,792. The student to faculty ratio is 13 to 1.

#4

Duke University

Durham
6 Degrees in Major Awarded
96% Graduation Rate
16,172 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $77,260 a year. The average student takes 4.08 years to complete their degree at Duke. 63% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

3 Degrees in Major Awarded
52% Graduation Rate
703 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 9 to 1. This private school has an average net price of $24,696. 100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

#5

Lees - McRae College

Banner Elk
3 Degrees in Major Awarded
37% Graduation Rate
838 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $33,980 a year. 100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 11 to 1.

#7

Bennett College

Greensboro
1 Degrees in Major Awarded
32% Graduation Rate
232 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 63% are considered full time. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $27,538 a year. This private school has an average net price of $23,330.

General Visual & Performing Arts Careers in NC

Some of the careers visual arts majors go into include:

Job Title NC Job Growth NC Median Salary
Multimedia Artists and Animators 16% $71,270
Artists 12% $58,850
Art, Drama, and Music Professors 11% $61,060
Art Directors 11% $88,400
Graphic Designers 10% $45,210
Fine Artists 7% $43,420
Craft Artists 7% $39,130
Photographers -8% $26,400

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

Major Annual Graduates in NC
Design & Applied Arts 944
Fine & Studio Arts 707
Music 511
Drama & Theater Arts 498
Film, Video & Photographic Arts 223
Dance 125
Other Visual Art 12
Crafts, Folk Art & Artisanry 3

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