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General Visual & Performing Arts in Texas

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General Visual & Performing Arts Schools in Texas

In 2020-2021, 602 students earned their Visual Arts degrees in TX.

In terms of popularity, General Visual & Performing Arts is the 95th most popular major in the state out of a total 321 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of General Visual & Performing Arts Majors in Texas

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 431
Associate Degree 125
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 21
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 21
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 21
Master’s Degree 16
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 9
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 9

Gender Distribution

In Texas, 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 Texas is as follows:

  • Asian: 13.0%
  • Black or African American: 6.8%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 27.1%
  • White: 41.9%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 4.7%
  • Other Races: 6.6%
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Jobs for General Visual & Performing Arts Grads in Texas

In this state, there are 28,610 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 Texas

In this state, visual arts grads earn an average of $50,700. Nationwide, they make an average of $58,370.

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There are 9 colleges in Texas that offer visual arts degrees. Learn about the most popular 9 below:

302 Degrees in Major Awarded
72% Graduation Rate
28,669 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $52,187 after earning their degree at this institution. 77% of the teachers are full time. This public school has an average net price of $15,526.

84 Degrees in Major Awarded
83% Graduation Rate
50,476 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 17 to 1. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $18,350. The student loan default rate of 2.30% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

63 Degrees in Major Awarded
31,110 Total Students

42% of the teachers are full time. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 23 to 1. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $33,702 after earning their degree at this institution.

62 Degrees in Major Awarded
39,896 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 38%. The student loan default rate is 9.90% which is lower than average. 20 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

#5

Rice University

Houston
26 Degrees in Major Awarded
95% Graduation Rate
7,643 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.11 years to graduate. 6 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. This private school has an average net price of $16,076.

21 Degrees in Major Awarded
60% Graduation Rate
40,322 Total Students

The average student takes 4.49 years to complete their degree at Texas Tech. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 4.50%. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $47,287 after earning their degree at this institution.

18 Degrees in Major Awarded
82% Graduation Rate
70,418 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 19 to 1. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $18,919. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $54,342 a year.

16 Degrees in Major Awarded
20% Graduation Rate
15,239 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $42,710 a year. 91% of students get financical aid. The full-time teacher rate is 50%.

1 Degrees in Major Awarded
47% Graduation Rate
1,664 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 14 to 1. 100% of students get financical aid. The full-time teacher rate is 51%.

General Visual & Performing Arts Careers in TX

Some of the careers visual arts majors go into include:

Job Title TX Job Growth TX Median Salary
Art, Drama, and Music Professors 15% $67,000
Craft Artists 14% $34,740
Multimedia Artists and Animators 14% $72,910
Fine Artists 13% $55,830
Art Directors 13% $72,080
Graphic Designers 13% $47,570
Artists 10% $41,500

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

Major Annual Graduates in TX
Music 2,085
Fine & Studio Arts 1,939
Design & Applied Arts 1,449
Drama & Theater Arts 982
Dance 250
Film, Video & Photographic Arts 231
Arts & Media Management 167

View all majors related to General Visual & Performing Arts

View Nationwide General Visual & Performing Arts Report

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