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General Visual & Performing Arts in Virginia

General Visual & Performing Arts Schools in Virginia

Jobs for General Visual & Performing Arts Grads in Virginia

In this state, there are 10,810 people employed in jobs related to a Visual Arts degree, compared to 456,770 nationwide.

General Visual & Performing Arts Jobs Nationwide vs. VA

Wages for General Visual & Performing Arts Jobs in Virginia

Visual Arts grads earn an average of $77,548 in the state and $82,982 nationwide.

General Visual & Performing Arts Wages Nationwide vs. VA

There are 8 colleges in Virginia that offer Visual Arts degrees in our data. Learn about the most popular 8 below:

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $55,366 a year. About 89% of those who apply are admitted. The full-time student retention rate is 87%.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $40,648 a year. About 88% of those who apply are admitted. 83% of full-time students return after their first year.

#3

Liberty University

Lynchburg

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $44,414 a year. About 99% of those who apply are admitted. 79% of full-time students return after their first year.

#4

Longwood University

Farmville

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $43,256 a year. The school admits about 85% of applicants. 78% of full-time students return after their first year.

Graduates earn a median salary of $40,985 in their first year after graduation. With an admission rate of 86%, getting in takes some planning. The full-time student retention rate is 82%.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $37,218 after earning their degree at this institution. In-state undergraduate tuition runs about $5,703 a year.

#7

Bridgewater College

Bridgewater

Graduates earn a median salary of $35,535 in their first year after graduation. The school admits about 91% of applicants. The full-time student retention rate is 77%.

Graduates earn a median salary of $39,541 in their first year after graduation. In-state undergraduate tuition runs about $4,928 a year.

General Visual & Performing Arts Careers in VA

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

View all majors related to General Visual & Performing Arts

View Nationwide General Visual & Performing Arts Report

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