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Visual & Performing Arts Schools in Kansas

995 Visual & Performing Arts students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

A Visual & Performing Arts major is the 13th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Visual & Performing Arts Majors in Kansas

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 688
Associate Degree 107
Master’s Degree 97
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 39
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 39
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 39
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 36
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 36
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 26
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 26
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 26
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 2
Post-Master’s Certificate 2

Gender Distribution

In Kansas, 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 Kansas is as follows:

  • Asian: 3.9%
  • Black or African American: 3.2%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 9.3%
  • White: 70.1%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 7.7%
  • Other Races: 5.7%
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Jobs for Visual & Performing Arts Grads in Kansas

There are 21,060 people in the state and 2,744,770 people in the nation working in visual and performing arts jobs.

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Wages for Visual & Performing Arts Jobs in Kansas

In this state, visual and performing arts grads earn an average of $54,630. Nationwide, they make an average of $64,340.

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

293 Degrees in Major Awarded
65% Graduation Rate
26,744 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.33 years. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 85% are considered full time. 17 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

154 Degrees in Major Awarded
47% Graduation Rate
14,999 Total Students

In their early career, WSU grads earn an average salary of $39,996. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 5.60%. The average student takes 4.70 years to complete their degree at WSU.

119 Degrees in Major Awarded
64% Graduation Rate
20,854 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $43,557 after earning their degree at this institution. The student to faculty ratio is 18 to 1. Most students complete their degree in 4.50 years.

69 Degrees in Major Awarded
45% Graduation Rate
5,828 Total Students

The average student takes 4.49 years to complete their degree at ESU. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $14,794. 17 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

66 Degrees in Major Awarded
13,891 Total Students

17 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $13,371. Graduates earn an average $35,375 after graduation.

31 Degrees in Major Awarded
42% Graduation Rate
15,033 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.58 years. Of all the students who attend this school, 96% get financial aid. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 19 to 1.

25 Degrees in Major Awarded
60% Graduation Rate
2,217 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 13 to 1. This private school has an average net price of $26,253. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $39,168 a year.

20 Degrees in Major Awarded
52% Graduation Rate
6,398 Total Students

In their early career, Pitt State grads earn an average salary of $39,179. The 6.40% student loan default rate is lower than average. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 16 to 1.

19 Degrees in Major Awarded
36% Graduation Rate
5,880 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.68 years. 15 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 93% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

15 Degrees in Major Awarded
7,175 Total Students

17 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Graduates earn an average $31,890 after graduation. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $13,255.

Visual & Performing Arts Careers in KS

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

Job Title KS Job Growth KS Median Salary
Curators 14% $49,990
Managers 11% $96,210
Art, Drama, and Music Professors 10% $65,690
Musicians and Singers 9% $0
Communications Professors 8% $68,370
Art Directors 8% $72,070
Jewelers, Precious Stone and Metal Workers 8% $45,580
Museum Technicians and Conservators 8% $34,730
High School Teachers 5% $49,560
Interior Designers 4% $50,100
Multimedia Artists and Animators 4% $62,740
Producers and Directors 3% $47,040
Film and Video Editors 0% $43,470
Commercial and Industrial Designers 0% $61,720
Television, Video, and Motion Picture Camera Operators 0% $44,510
Fine Artists 0% $53,500
Music Directors and Composers -3% $51,250
Writers and Authors -4% $51,520
Choreographers -4% $37,690
Actors -5% $0
Photographers -24% $33,640

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

Major Annual Graduates in KS
Liberal Arts & Humanities 6,339
English Language & Literature 289
Foreign Languages & Linguistics 232
Theology & Religious Vocations 188
Philosophy & Religious Studies 138

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