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Visual & Performing Arts Schools in Maine

In 2020-2021, 302 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 229
Master’s Degree 42
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 24
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 24
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 24
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 4
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 4
Associate Degree 3

Gender Distribution

In Maine, 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 Maine is as follows:

  • Asian: 2.0%
  • Black or African American: 4.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 5.6%
  • White: 77.5%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 4.6%
  • Other Races: 6.3%
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Jobs for Visual & Performing Arts Grads in Maine

There are 10,350 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 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 and performing arts degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

63 Degrees in Major Awarded
51% Graduation Rate
435 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 6.50%. 100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 26% are considered full time.

49 Degrees in Major Awarded
39% Graduation Rate
8,022 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 12 to 1. 97% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The student loan default rate is 4.20% which is lower than average.

36 Degrees in Major Awarded
60% Graduation Rate
11,741 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 16 to 1. This public school has an average net price of $16,033. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $38,035 after earning their degree at this institution.

#4

Bates College

Lewiston
30 Degrees in Major Awarded
89% Graduation Rate
1,876 Total Students

The 1.50% student loan default rate is lower than average. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 48% of students receive it. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $44,663 after earning their degree at this institution.

#5

Colby College

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

The student loan default rate of 2.00% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. The average student takes 4.05 years to complete their degree at Colby. The student to faculty ratio is 10 to 1.

#6

Bowdoin College

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

The 0.70% student loan default rate is lower than average. In their early career, Bowdoin grads earn an average salary of $51,153. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 58% of students receive it.

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

Most students complete their degree in 4.45 years. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 40% are considered full time. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $10,811.

11 Degrees in Major Awarded
30 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 2 to 1.

7 Degrees in Major Awarded
52% Graduation Rate
1,862 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 6.70%. It takes the average student 4.24 years to graduate. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $13,967.

#10

Husson University

Bangor
4 Degrees in Major Awarded
54% Graduation Rate
3,473 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $38,215 after earning their degree at this institution. The 4.90% student loan default rate is lower than average. 99% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

Visual & Performing Arts Careers in ME

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

Job Title ME Job Growth ME Median Salary
Fashion Designers 11% $72,940
Managers 1% $92,110
Art, Drama, and Music Professors 0% $63,090
Set and Exhibit Designers 0% $0
Communications Professors 0% $57,460
Curators 0% $48,110
Designers 0% $0
Archivists 0% $45,330
Professors 0% $56,490
Interior Designers 0% $49,430
Fine Artists 0% $0
Artist, Athlete, and Performer Agents and Business Managers 0% $0
Writers and Authors 0% $51,600
Museum Technicians and Conservators 0% $37,740
Multimedia Artists and Animators 0% $54,660
Commercial and Industrial Designers 0% $54,620
Producers and Directors -3% $46,690
Art Directors -5% $97,230
Graphic Designers -7% $42,260
Television, Video, and Motion Picture Camera Operators -8% $35,950
Jewelers, Precious Stone and Metal Workers -11% $45,120
Photographers -14% $30,980

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

Major Annual Graduates in ME
Liberal Arts & Humanities 630
English Language & Literature 266
Foreign Languages & Linguistics 89
Philosophy & Religious Studies 55
Theology & Religious Vocations 48

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