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General Visual & Performing Arts in Pennsylvania

General Visual & Performing Arts Schools in Pennsylvania

Jobs for General Visual & Performing Arts Grads in Pennsylvania

15,800 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. PA

Wages for General Visual & Performing Arts Jobs in Pennsylvania

In this state, Visual Arts grads earn an average of $71,731. Nationwide, they make an average of $82,982.

General Visual & Performing Arts Wages Nationwide vs. PA

There are 5 colleges in Pennsylvania that offer Visual Arts degrees in our data. Learn about the most popular 5 below:

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $39,923 after earning their degree at this institution. About 95% of those who apply are admitted. The full-time student retention rate is 75%.

Graduates earn a median salary of $36,553 in their first year after graduation. The school admits about 93% of applicants. 71% of full-time students return after their first year.

Graduates earn a median salary of $22,194 in their first year after graduation. With an admission rate of 61%, getting in takes some planning. 81% of full-time students return after their first year.

#4

Temple University

Philadelphia

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $45,412 a year. About 83% of those who apply are admitted. 83% of full-time students return after their first year.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $41,712 a year. With an admission rate of 59%, getting in takes some planning. 85% of full-time students return after their first year.

General Visual & Performing Arts Careers in PA

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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View Nationwide General Visual & Performing Arts Report

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