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General Visual & Performing Arts Schools in Tennessee

57 students earned Visual Arts degrees in Tennessee in the 2020-2021 year.

As a degree choice, General Visual & Performing Arts is the 131st most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of General Visual & Performing Arts Majors in Tennessee

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 39
Associate Degree 18

Gender Distribution

In Tennessee, a visual arts major is more popular with men than with women.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of visual arts majors in Tennessee is as follows:

  • Asian: 0.0%
  • Black or African American: 15.8%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 5.3%
  • White: 73.7%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.0%
  • Other Races: 5.3%
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Jobs for General Visual & Performing Arts Grads in Tennessee

In this state, there are 6,420 people employed in jobs related to a visual arts degree, compared to 452,670 nationwide.

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Wages for General Visual & Performing Arts Jobs in Tennessee

Visual Arts grads earn an average of $48,760 in the state and $58,370 nationwide.

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There are 6 colleges in Tennessee that offer visual arts degrees. Learn about the most popular 6 below:

23 Degrees in Major Awarded
48% Graduation Rate
7,117 Total Students

The 6.70% student loan default rate is lower than average. Of all the students who attend this school, 99% get financial aid. 67% of the teachers are full time.

18 Degrees in Major Awarded
8,832 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $32,138 after earning their degree at this institution. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $6,704. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 96% of students receive it.

#3

Lipscomb University

Nashville
7 Degrees in Major Awarded
65% Graduation Rate
4,884 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 2.90%. The student to faculty ratio is 14 to 1. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $41,745 after earning their degree at this institution.

#4

Tusculum University

Greeneville
4 Degrees in Major Awarded
31% Graduation Rate
1,664 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $34,911 after earning their degree at this institution. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $16,817. Most students complete their degree in 4.24 years.

#4

Milligan University

Milligan College
4 Degrees in Major Awarded
70% Graduation Rate
1,338 Total Students

The 3.20% student loan default rate is lower than average. It takes the average student 4.12 years to graduate. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $39,263 after earning their degree at this institution.

#6

King University

Bristol
1 Degrees in Major Awarded
45% Graduation Rate
1,746 Total Students

In their early career, King grads earn an average salary of $45,227. This private institution charges an average net price of $22,535. 11 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

General Visual & Performing Arts Careers in TN

Some of the careers visual arts majors go into include:

Job Title TN Job Growth TN Median Salary
Graphic Designers 16% $46,500
Art, Drama, and Music Professors 13% $54,440
Multimedia Artists and Animators 11% $60,010
Art Directors 10% $71,010
Fine Artists 9% $37,570
Artists 0% $35,190
Photographers -7% $28,530

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

Major Annual Graduates in TN
Music 804
Arts & Media Management 600
Fine & Studio Arts 440
Design & Applied Arts 296
Film, Video & Photographic Arts 220
Drama & Theater Arts 203
Dance 9

View all majors related to General Visual & Performing Arts

View Nationwide General Visual & Performing Arts Report

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