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Visual & Performing Arts Schools in Kentucky

In 2020-2021, 1,191 students earned their Visual & Performing Arts degrees in KY.

A Visual & Performing Arts major is the 15th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Visual & Performing Arts Majors in Kentucky

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 894
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 115
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 115
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 115
Master’s Degree 101
Associate Degree 46
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 19
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 19
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 19
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 9
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 9
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 7
Post-Master’s Certificate 7

Gender Distribution

In Kentucky, 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 Kentucky is as follows:

  • Asian: 1.8%
  • Black or African American: 7.6%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 4.5%
  • White: 78.1%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 2.9%
  • Other Races: 5.2%
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Jobs for Visual & Performing Arts Grads in Kentucky

There are 23,350 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 Kentucky

Visual & Performing Arts grads earn an average of $52,590 in the state and $64,340 nationwide.

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

241 Degrees in Major Awarded
66% Graduation Rate
29,986 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.37 years to graduate. The student loan default rate is 4.30% which is lower than average. A typical student attending UK will pay a net price of $18,203.

#2

Northern Kentucky University

Highland Heights
147 Degrees in Major Awarded
44% Graduation Rate
16,211 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 97% are considered full time. This public school has an average net price of $9,183. Graduates earn an average $38,625 after graduation.

127 Degrees in Major Awarded
57% Graduation Rate
22,211 Total Students

The 4.40% student loan default rate is lower than average. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 54% are considered full time. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $16,828.

114 Degrees in Major Awarded
53% Graduation Rate
17,517 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $33,301 after graduation. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 6.90%. 72% of the teachers are full time.

74 Degrees in Major Awarded
56% Graduation Rate
9,449 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $11,736. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 17 to 1. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 6.00%.

64 Degrees in Major Awarded
51% Graduation Rate
14,465 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 7.50%. 99% of students get financical aid. The full-time teacher rate is 60%.

58 Degrees in Major Awarded
45% Graduation Rate
9,304 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 15 to 1. The full-time teacher rate is 75%. This public school has an average net price of $12,096.

#8

Asbury University

Wilmore
38 Degrees in Major Awarded
62% Graduation Rate
1,741 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 6.10%. This private school has an average net price of $22,376. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $31,687 a year.

#9

Bellarmine University

Louisville
25 Degrees in Major Awarded
67% Graduation Rate
3,293 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 3.20% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $44,265 a year. Most students complete their degree in 4.16 years.

#10

Berea College

Berea
24 Degrees in Major Awarded
63% Graduation Rate
1,432 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 88%. The student to faculty ratio is 9 to 1. Most students complete their degree in 4.19 years.

Visual & Performing Arts Careers in KY

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

Job Title KY Job Growth KY Median Salary
Archivists 50% $44,710
Curators 18% $47,580
Film and Video Editors 17% $51,430
Architecture Professors 17% $0
Art, Drama, and Music Professors 9% $73,630
Managers 9% $89,310
Producers and Directors 8% $50,710
Communications Professors 7% $62,210
Professors 7% $46,830
Sports Entertainers and Performers 6% $0
Multimedia Artists and Animators 6% $50,540
High School Teachers 6% $55,690
Writers and Authors 4% $50,530
Interior Designers 4% $47,020
Television, Video, and Motion Picture Camera Operators 4% $34,420
Musicians and Singers 3% $0
Art Directors 2% $74,450
Fine Artists 0% $39,730
Jewelers, Precious Stone and Metal Workers 0% $63,200
Fashion Designers 0% $0
Music Directors and Composers 0% $41,290
Artists 0% $0
Museum Technicians and Conservators 0% $37,640
Designers 0% $42,710
Graphic Designers -3% $40,130
Commercial and Industrial Designers -3% $59,930
Photographers -22% $33,870

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

Major Annual Graduates in KY
Liberal Arts & Humanities 6,493
Theology & Religious Vocations 1,156
English Language & Literature 523
Foreign Languages & Linguistics 295
Philosophy & Religious Studies 105

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