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Visual & Performing Arts in Montana

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Visual & Performing Arts Schools in Montana

In 2020-2021, 329 students earned their Visual & Performing Arts degrees in MT.

In terms of popularity, Visual & Performing Arts is the 10th most popular major in the state out of a total 36 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Visual & Performing Arts Majors in Montana

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 249
Master’s Degree 42
Associate Degree 27
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 11
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 11

Gender Distribution

In Montana, 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 Montana is as follows:

  • Asian: 2.4%
  • Black or African American: 0.6%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 6.1%
  • White: 79.6%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.3%
  • Other Races: 10.9%
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Jobs for Visual & Performing Arts Grads in Montana

In this state, there are 7,830 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 Montana

A typical salary for a visual and performing arts grad in the state is $47,440, compared to a typical salary of $64,340 nationwide.

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

151 Degrees in Major Awarded
50% Graduation Rate
9,808 Total Students

A typical student attending UM will pay a net price of $14,755. The 6.70% student loan default rate is lower than average. 18 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

136 Degrees in Major Awarded
57% Graduation Rate
16,218 Total Students

92% of students get financical aid. The 3.50% student loan default rate is lower than average. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $38,384 after earning their degree at this institution.

9 Degrees in Major Awarded
28% Graduation Rate
4,000 Total Students

88% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The full-time teacher rate is 64%. In their early career, Montana State University - Billings grads earn an average salary of $34,441.

9 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,049 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $8,948. Graduates earn an average $29,929 after graduation. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time.

5 Degrees in Major Awarded
41% Graduation Rate
1,334 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 14 to 1. 66% of the teachers are full time. A typical student attending Montana Western will pay a net price of $12,240.

4 Degrees in Major Awarded
49% Graduation Rate
1,014 Total Students

The average student takes 4.44 years to complete their degree at Rocky. This private school has an average net price of $20,310. Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid.

#7

Carroll College

Helena
1 Degrees in Major Awarded
69% Graduation Rate
1,108 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 63%. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 1.30%. Graduates earn an average $43,187 after graduation.

1 Degrees in Major Awarded
31% Graduation Rate
1,024 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 9.70%. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $38,908 after earning their degree at this institution. Most students complete their degree in 4.27 years.

1 Degrees in Major Awarded
52% Graduation Rate
716 Total Students

The 4.10% student loan default rate is lower than average. The full-time teacher rate is 83%. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $24,345 after earning their degree at this institution.

1 Degrees in Major Awarded
43% Graduation Rate
1,005 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 8 to 1. This private institution charges an average net price of $25,103. It takes the average student 4.31 years to graduate.

Visual & Performing Arts Careers in MT

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

Job Title MT Job Growth MT Median Salary
Film and Video Editors 22% $45,040
Curators 22% $39,510
Architecture Professors 20% $0
Commercial and Industrial Designers 17% $56,440
Producers and Directors 8% $45,720
Graphic Designers 7% $38,770
Professors 6% $52,980
Art, Drama, and Music Professors 6% $56,020
Managers 4% $74,270
Musicians and Singers 3% $0
High School Teachers 2% $49,030
Interior Designers 0% $58,220
Jewelers, Precious Stone and Metal Workers 0% $33,860
Television, Video, and Motion Picture Camera Operators 0% $32,480
Music Directors and Composers 0% $19,180
Writers and Authors 0% $45,570
Communications Professors 0% $57,540
Designers 0% $32,750
Photographers -18% $23,110

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

Major Annual Graduates in MT
Liberal Arts & Humanities 821
English Language & Literature 153
Foreign Languages & Linguistics 50
Philosophy & Religious Studies 16
Theology & Religious Vocations 12

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