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Visual & Performing Arts in Missouri

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Visual & Performing Arts Schools in Missouri

In 2020-2021, 1,973 students earned their Visual & Performing Arts degrees in MO.

In terms of popularity, Visual & Performing Arts is the 11th most popular major in the state out of a total 38 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Visual & Performing Arts Majors in Missouri

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 1,539
Master’s Degree 228
Associate Degree 105
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 41
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 41
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 41
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 22
Post-Master’s Certificate 22
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 21
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 21
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 17
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 17
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 17

Gender Distribution

In Missouri, 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 Missouri is as follows:

  • Asian: 3.5%
  • Black or African American: 6.7%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 6.3%
  • White: 71.7%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 5.0%
  • Other Races: 6.7%
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Jobs for Visual & Performing Arts Grads in Missouri

49,380 people in the state and 2,744,770 in the nation are employed in jobs related to visual and performing arts.

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Wages for Visual & Performing Arts Jobs in Missouri

In this state, visual and performing arts grads earn an average of $54,280. Nationwide, they make an average of $64,340.

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

220 Degrees in Major Awarded
54% Graduation Rate
23,505 Total Students

A typical student attending Missouri State will pay a net price of $16,718. The full-time teacher rate is 70%. It takes the average student 4.50 years to graduate.

202 Degrees in Major Awarded
48% Graduation Rate
16,147 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $15,702. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 16 to 1. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 69% are considered full time.

172 Degrees in Major Awarded
95% Graduation Rate
15,449 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 71% are considered full time. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 7 to 1. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 1.10%.

#4

Webster University

Saint Louis
167 Degrees in Major Awarded
59% Graduation Rate
8,197 Total Students

This private institution charges an average net price of $23,248. Most students complete their degree in 4.41 years. The student loan default rate is 3.90% which is lower than average.

135 Degrees in Major Awarded
69% Graduation Rate
31,089 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $16,559. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 73% are considered full time. The student loan default rate is 2.50% which is lower than average.

126 Degrees in Major Awarded
61% Graduation Rate
698 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 5.80% which is lower than average. 52% of the teachers are full time. Graduates earn an average $28,269 after graduation.

100 Degrees in Major Awarded
49% Graduation Rate
9,959 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.48 years to graduate. The student loan default rate of 6.10% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. 100% of the teachers are full time.

#8

Lindenwood University

Saint Charles
86 Degrees in Major Awarded
50% Graduation Rate
7,382 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid. The student loan default rate of 4.00% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. 100% of the teachers are full time.

82 Degrees in Major Awarded
49% Graduation Rate
10,001 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 8.60%. Most students complete their degree in 4.48 years. 100% of the teachers are full time.

#10

Truman State University

Kirksville
66 Degrees in Major Awarded
72% Graduation Rate
4,655 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $12,301. It takes the average student 4.23 years to graduate. Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid.

Visual & Performing Arts Careers in MO

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

Job Title MO Job Growth MO Median Salary
Art, Drama, and Music Professors 19% $70,720
Communications Professors 19% $66,850
Architecture Professors 17% $82,650
Curators 13% $59,150
Sports Entertainers and Performers 11% $0
Managers 10% $93,580
Archivists 8% $49,640
Writers and Authors 8% $55,250
Set and Exhibit Designers 8% $41,000
Multimedia Artists and Animators 8% $57,280
Art Directors 8% $82,350
Producers and Directors 8% $55,380
Fashion Designers 6% $0
Designers 6% $32,410
Museum Technicians and Conservators 6% $38,550
High School Teachers 5% $48,170
Graphic Designers 5% $47,740
Commercial and Industrial Designers 5% $59,370
Television, Video, and Motion Picture Camera Operators 4% $47,280
Interior Designers 3% $52,160
Musicians and Singers 2% $0
Photographers 1% $28,830
Music Directors and Composers 0% $49,280
Fine Artists -2% $36,130
Film and Video Editors -5% $52,530
Jewelers, Precious Stone and Metal Workers -6% $36,270

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

Major Annual Graduates in MO
Liberal Arts & Humanities 8,280
Theology & Religious Vocations 1,382
English Language & Literature 846
Foreign Languages & Linguistics 506
Philosophy & Religious Studies 208

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