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Visual & Performing Arts in Maine

Visual & Performing Arts Schools in Maine

In 2022-2023, 318 students earned their Visual & Performing Arts degrees in ME.

In terms of popularity, Visual & Performing Arts is the 14th most popular major in the state out of a total 37 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Visual & Performing Arts Majors in Maine

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 257
Master’s Degree 40
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 10
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 10
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 10
Associate Degree 1

Gender Distribution

In Maine, a visual & performing arts major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of visual & performing arts majors in Maine is as follows:

  • Asian: 4.1%
  • Black or African American: 3.5%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 7.2%
  • White: 73.0%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 3.1%
  • Other Races: 9.1%
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Jobs for Visual & Performing Arts Grads in Maine

10,350 people in the state and 2,744,770 in the nation are employed in jobs related to visual & performing arts.

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Wages for Visual & Performing Arts Jobs in Maine

Visual & Performing Arts grads earn an average of $54,240 in the state and $64,340 nationwide.

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

63 Degrees in Major Awarded
52% Graduation Rate
435 Total Students

8 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 29% of the teachers are full time. 100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

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49 Degrees in Major Awarded
36% Graduation Rate
8,022 Total Students

14 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. A typical student attending University of Southern Maine will pay a net price of $12,137. 98% of students get financical aid.

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36 Degrees in Major Awarded
55% Graduation Rate
11,741 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 0.10% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. The full-time teacher rate is 70%. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $17,175.

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Bates College

Lewiston
30 Degrees in Major Awarded
92% Graduation Rate
1,876 Total Students

This private school has an average net price of $29,341. The full-time teacher rate is 93%. It takes the average student 4.04 years to graduate.

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Colby College

Waterville
29 Degrees in Major Awarded
90% Graduation Rate
2,155 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 94% are considered full time. An average student at Colby will pay a net price of $16,507. 46% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

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Bowdoin College

Brunswick
23 Degrees in Major Awarded
95% Graduation Rate
1,777 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 88% are considered full time. This private institution charges an average net price of $18,533. Of all the students who attend this school, 55% get financial aid.

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14 Degrees in Major Awarded
15% Graduation Rate
4,202 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $10,142. 97% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 41% are considered full time.

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11 Degrees in Major Awarded
30 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 2 to 1. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 55% are considered full time.

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7 Degrees in Major Awarded
60% Graduation Rate
1,862 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $13,698. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 11 to 1. It takes the average student 4.24 years to graduate.

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Husson University

Bangor
4 Degrees in Major Awarded
58% Graduation Rate
3,473 Total Students

100% of the teachers are full time. An average student at Husson will pay a net price of $19,517. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 16 to 1.

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Visual & Performing Arts Careers in ME

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

Job Title ME Job Growth ME Median Salary
Interior Designers 0% $49,430
Archivists 0% $45,330
Producers and Directors -3% $46,690

View Nationwide Visual & Performing Arts Report

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