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Visual & Performing Arts Schools in Minnesota

In 2020-2021, 1,863 students earned their Visual & Performing Arts degrees in MN.

A Visual & Performing Arts major is the 12th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Visual & Performing Arts Majors in Minnesota

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 1,296
Associate Degree 282
Master’s Degree 106
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 93
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 93
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 59
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 59
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 59
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 27
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 27
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 27

Gender Distribution

In Minnesota, 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 Minnesota is as follows:

  • Asian: 6.2%
  • Black or African American: 2.4%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 5.9%
  • White: 74.1%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 4.5%
  • Other Races: 6.9%
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Jobs for Visual & Performing Arts Grads in Minnesota

There are 50,340 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 Minnesota

Visual & Performing Arts grads earn an average of $55,740 in the state and $64,340 nationwide.

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

394 Degrees in Major Awarded
80% Graduation Rate
52,017 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 1.70% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. This public school has an average net price of $17,878. The full-time teacher rate is 82%.

126 Degrees in Major Awarded
64% Graduation Rate
760 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 9 to 1. 24% of the teachers are full time. This private institution charges an average net price of $29,062.

#3

St Olaf College

Northfield
110 Degrees in Major Awarded
86% Graduation Rate
2,953 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 71%. 99% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. This private school has an average net price of $24,052.

99 Degrees in Major Awarded
49% Graduation Rate
14,761 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 22 to 1. A typical student attending Minnesota State Mankato will pay a net price of $17,159. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $45,056 a year.

97 Degrees in Major Awarded
59% Graduation Rate
10,275 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.45 years. In their early career, UMN Duluth grads earn an average salary of $46,596. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 17 to 1.

68 Degrees in Major Awarded
6,429 Total Students

In their early career, Minneapolis Community and Technical College grads earn an average salary of $30,841. This public school has an average net price of $12,908. 82% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

64 Degrees in Major Awarded
49% Graduation Rate
5,547 Total Students

The 3.00% student loan default rate is lower than average. In their early career, MSU Moorhead grads earn an average salary of $39,289. A typical student attending MSU Moorhead will pay a net price of $17,680.

#8

Augsburg University

Minneapolis
49 Degrees in Major Awarded
64% Graduation Rate
3,346 Total Students

13 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. It takes the average student 4.22 years to graduate. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $23,898.

49 Degrees in Major Awarded
43% Graduation Rate
11,841 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 19 to 1. The student loan default rate is 4.60% which is lower than average. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 93% of students receive it.

#10

Century College

White Bear Lake
42 Degrees in Major Awarded
8,203 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $10,397. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 92% of students receive it. The full-time teacher rate is 46%.

Visual & Performing Arts Careers in MN

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

Job Title MN Job Growth MN Median Salary
Archivists 25% $41,570
Museum Technicians and Conservators 19% $40,650
Curators 14% $47,440
Set and Exhibit Designers 14% $48,900
Film and Video Editors 9% $0
Producers and Directors 8% $65,770
Actors 7% $0
Designers 7% $48,720
Managers 7% $118,410
Writers and Authors 6% $61,880
Sports Entertainers and Performers 6% $0
Craft Artists 6% $39,970
Communications Professors 6% $62,250
Fine Artists 5% $56,490
Art Directors 5% $89,150
Musicians and Singers 5% $0
Music Directors and Composers 5% $72,630
Art, Drama, and Music Professors 5% $67,320
High School Teachers 5% $61,570
Multimedia Artists and Animators 5% $59,690
Interior Designers 4% $56,410
Graphic Designers 4% $49,590
Choreographers 3% $38,470
Jewelers, Precious Stone and Metal Workers 3% $38,010
Commercial and Industrial Designers 3% $65,110
Professors 2% $59,370
Fashion Designers 0% $51,760
Architecture Professors 0% $0
Sound Engineering Technicians 0% $43,030
Television, Video, and Motion Picture Camera Operators -3% $40,900
Photographers -15% $47,810

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

Major Annual Graduates in MN
Liberal Arts & Humanities 6,264
Theology & Religious Vocations 1,073
English Language & Literature 1,056
Foreign Languages & Linguistics 602
Philosophy & Religious Studies 338

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