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Visual & Performing Arts Schools in Iowa

1,384 Visual & Performing Arts students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

A Visual & Performing Arts major is the 12th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Visual & Performing Arts Majors in Iowa

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 1,051
Master’s Degree 124
Associate Degree 95
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 38
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 38
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 38
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 37
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 37
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 22
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 22
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 22
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 17
Post-Master’s Certificate 17

Gender Distribution

In Iowa, a visual and performing arts major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of visual and performing arts majors in Iowa is as follows:

  • Asian: 2.5%
  • Black or African American: 4.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 7.4%
  • White: 73.0%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 5.2%
  • Other Races: 8.0%
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Jobs for Visual & Performing Arts Grads in Iowa

In this state, there are 26,150 people employed in jobs related to a visual and performing arts degree, compared to 2,744,770 nationwide.

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Wages for Visual & Performing Arts Jobs in Iowa

Visual & Performing Arts grads earn an average of $52,430 in the state and $64,340 nationwide.

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There are 10 colleges in Iowa that offer visual and performing arts degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

#1

University of Iowa

Iowa City
391 Degrees in Major Awarded
73% Graduation Rate
30,318 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 87% get financial aid. The student loan default rate of 2.20% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. 86% of the teachers are full time.

283 Degrees in Major Awarded
75% Graduation Rate
31,822 Total Students

85% of the teachers are full time. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $16,002. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 93% of students receive it.

127 Degrees in Major Awarded
65% Graduation Rate
9,507 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 83% of students receive it. It takes the average student 4.39 years to graduate. 80% of the teachers are full time.

#4

Luther College

Decorah
65 Degrees in Major Awarded
79% Graduation Rate
1,802 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.11 years to graduate. 100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. This private institution charges an average net price of $25,538.

#5

Drake University

Des Moines
59 Degrees in Major Awarded
76% Graduation Rate
4,774 Total Students

100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 10 to 1. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $54,644 after earning their degree at this institution.

40 Degrees in Major Awarded
23,051 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 100%. This public school has an average net price of $9,557. Graduates earn an average $31,906 after graduation.

#7

Grinnell College

Grinnell
30 Degrees in Major Awarded
84% Graduation Rate
1,493 Total Students

An average student at Grinnell will pay a net price of $25,182. Graduates earn an average $43,599 after graduation. Most students complete their degree in 4.05 years.

#8

Cornell College

Mount Vernon
29 Degrees in Major Awarded
76% Graduation Rate
1,002 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 100%. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 12 to 1. 100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

29 Degrees in Major Awarded
70% Graduation Rate
2,015 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 89% are considered full time. Of all the students who attend this school, 87% get financial aid. Graduates earn an average $25,124 after graduation.

#10

Coe College

Cedar Rapids
23 Degrees in Major Awarded
66% Graduation Rate
1,394 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 100%. This private institution charges an average net price of $20,371. 100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

Visual & Performing Arts Careers in IA

Some of the careers visual and performing arts majors go into include:

Job Title IA Job Growth IA Median Salary
Museum Technicians and Conservators 22% $41,250
Actors 20% $0
Artists 15% $51,650
Curators 15% $45,250
Craft Artists 14% $0
Multimedia Artists and Animators 14% $49,690
Architecture Professors 13% $70,150
Film and Video Editors 13% $49,740
Television, Video, and Motion Picture Camera Operators 13% $33,960
Art, Drama, and Music Professors 12% $72,480
Designers 12% $30,190
Producers and Directors 11% $43,190
Writers and Authors 10% $49,440
Professors 9% $54,370
Fine Artists 9% $44,380
Commercial and Industrial Designers 8% $58,390
Communications Professors 8% $80,340
High School Teachers 7% $56,040
Choreographers 7% $0
Musicians and Singers 7% $0
Managers 6% $90,210
Interior Designers 6% $42,690
Graphic Designers 6% $40,720
Dancers 6% $0
Art Directors 5% $70,970
Music Directors and Composers 0% $51,940
Jewelers, Precious Stone and Metal Workers 0% $43,580
Sound Engineering Technicians 0% $50,860
Photographers -11% $25,570

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

Major Annual Graduates in IA
Liberal Arts & Humanities 5,966
English Language & Literature 699
Foreign Languages & Linguistics 402
Philosophy & Religious Studies 195
Theology & Religious Vocations 188

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