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Visual & Performing Arts Schools in Maryland

2,117 Visual & Performing Arts students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

In terms of popularity, Visual & Performing Arts is the 10th most popular major in the state out of a total 37 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Visual & Performing Arts Majors in Maryland

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 1,285
Master’s Degree 434
Associate Degree 277
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 50
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 50
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 50
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 34
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 34
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 34
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 25
Post-Master’s Certificate 25
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 12
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 12

Gender Distribution

In Maryland, 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 Maryland is as follows:

  • Asian: 7.7%
  • Black or African American: 17.9%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 8.3%
  • White: 45.9%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 13.5%
  • Other Races: 6.8%
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Jobs for Visual & Performing Arts Grads in Maryland

In this state, there are 50,260 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 Maryland

In this state, visual and performing arts grads earn an average of $64,500. Nationwide, they make an average of $64,340.

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

542 Degrees in Major Awarded
70% Graduation Rate
1,892 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time. Most students complete their degree in 4.09 years. The 4.10% student loan default rate is lower than average.

238 Degrees in Major Awarded
73% Graduation Rate
21,917 Total Students

A typical student attending Towson will pay a net price of $18,105. The student to faculty ratio is 16 to 1. The average student takes 4.38 years to complete their degree at Towson.

229 Degrees in Major Awarded
86% Graduation Rate
40,709 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 80%. The 1.80% student loan default rate is lower than average. Graduates earn an average $59,719 after graduation.

200 Degrees in Major Awarded
93% Graduation Rate
28,890 Total Students

This private institution charges an average net price of $23,428. 6 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. In their early career, Johns Hopkins grads earn an average salary of $75,418.

135 Degrees in Major Awarded
68% Graduation Rate
13,497 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.49 years to graduate. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 17 to 1. 66% of the teachers are full time.

#6

Montgomery College

Rockville
115 Degrees in Major Awarded
20,037 Total Students

In their early career, Montgomery College grads earn an average salary of $36,838. Of all the students who attend this school, 69% get financial aid. The student loan default rate is 8.20% which is lower than average.

#7

Salisbury University

Salisbury
78 Degrees in Major Awarded
68% Graduation Rate
8,124 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 91% get financial aid. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 3.60%. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 15 to 1.

64 Degrees in Major Awarded
17,573 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 16 to 1. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $7,890. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $32,519 after earning their degree at this institution.

57 Degrees in Major Awarded
42% Graduation Rate
6,250 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 16 to 1. The full-time teacher rate is 50%. 89% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

44 Degrees in Major Awarded
39% Graduation Rate
7,634 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $36,112 a year. The full-time teacher rate is 75%. Most students complete their degree in 4.73 years.

Visual & Performing Arts Careers in MD

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

Job Title MD Job Growth MD Median Salary
Photographers 75% $35,670
Television, Video, and Motion Picture Camera Operators 10% $54,120
Sports Entertainers and Performers 10% $0
Sound Engineering Technicians 9% $46,560
Music Directors and Composers 9% $48,830
Professors 8% $0
High School Teachers 8% $71,170
Musicians and Singers 7% $0
Artist, Athlete, and Performer Agents and Business Managers 7% $45,050
Art, Drama, and Music Professors 7% $69,790
Producers and Directors 7% $75,620
Jewelers, Precious Stone and Metal Workers 7% $54,630
Designers 7% $70,770
Actors 7% $0
Graphic Designers 6% $55,230
Communications Professors 6% $65,600
Interior Designers 6% $58,290
Curators 5% $63,240
Art Directors 5% $65,400
Set and Exhibit Designers 5% $51,750
Archivists 4% $63,020
Artists 4% $86,970
Writers and Authors 3% $67,120
Multimedia Artists and Animators 3% $57,990
Commercial and Industrial Designers 3% $59,980
Fine Artists 2% $52,330
Managers 2% $119,900
Museum Technicians and Conservators 2% $56,230
Architecture Professors 0% $87,990

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

Major Annual Graduates in MD
Liberal Arts & Humanities 9,515
English Language & Literature 952
Foreign Languages & Linguistics 437
Philosophy & Religious Studies 320
Theology & Religious Vocations 71

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