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Visual & Performing Arts Schools in Nevada

592 Visual & Performing Arts students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

In terms of popularity, Visual & Performing Arts is the 12th most popular major in the state out of a total 35 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Visual & Performing Arts Majors in Nevada

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 383
Associate Degree 120
Master’s Degree 45
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 34
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 34
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 5
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 5
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 5
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 4
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 4
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 4
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 1
Post-Master’s Certificate 1

Gender Distribution

In Nevada, 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 Nevada is as follows:

  • Asian: 12.0%
  • Black or African American: 6.4%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 23.1%
  • White: 43.2%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 2.5%
  • Other Races: 12.7%
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Jobs for Visual & Performing Arts Grads in Nevada

23,130 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 Nevada

A typical salary for a visual and performing arts grad in the state is $55,940, compared to a typical salary of $64,340 nationwide.

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There are 8 colleges in Nevada that offer visual and performing arts degrees. Learn about the most popular 8 below:

322 Degrees in Major Awarded
43% Graduation Rate
31,142 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 4.90% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. The student to faculty ratio is 18 to 1. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $42,832 a year.

98 Degrees in Major Awarded
58% Graduation Rate
20,722 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.56 years to graduate. Of all the students who attend this school, 92% get financial aid. The student loan default rate of 4.30% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

78 Degrees in Major Awarded
29,965 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $31,766 after graduation. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 86% of students receive it. 100% of the teachers are full time.

38 Degrees in Major Awarded
10,249 Total Students

In their early career, Truckee Meadows Community College grads earn an average salary of $33,576. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 99% are considered full time. This public school has an average net price of $9,200.

#5

Sierra Nevada College

Incline Village
6 Degrees in Major Awarded
47% Graduation Rate
617 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 24%. 96% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. This private institution charges an average net price of $30,603.

#6

Nevada State College

Henderson
5 Degrees in Major Awarded
19% Graduation Rate
7,289 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 18 to 1. The 4.00% student loan default rate is lower than average. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $12,478.

4 Degrees in Major Awarded
5% Graduation Rate
3,772 Total Students

100% of the teachers are full time. The student to faculty ratio is 18 to 1. Most students complete their degree in 4.00 years.

#8

Western Nevada College

Carson City
3 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,495 Total Students

88% of students get financical aid. 100% of the teachers are full time. The student to faculty ratio is 18 to 1.

Visual & Performing Arts Careers in NV

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

Job Title NV Job Growth NV Median Salary
Commercial and Industrial Designers 78% $61,540
Archivists 33% $0
Art, Drama, and Music Professors 28% $42,770
Set and Exhibit Designers 27% $36,960
Curators 25% $57,450
Professors 24% $54,530
High School Teachers 22% $57,730
Graphic Designers 21% $49,780
Museum Technicians and Conservators 20% $32,690
Artist, Athlete, and Performer Agents and Business Managers 20% $48,070
Managers 19% $94,460
Dancers 18% $0
Producers and Directors 18% $60,510
Jewelers, Precious Stone and Metal Workers 18% $44,620
Musicians and Singers 18% $0
Actors 17% $0
Interior Designers 17% $54,670
Film and Video Editors 17% $40,370
Designers 17% $38,540
Writers and Authors 16% $52,380
Sports Entertainers and Performers 15% $0
Multimedia Artists and Animators 15% $60,710
Artists 14% $0
Choreographers 13% $55,820
Art Directors 13% $75,980
Television, Video, and Motion Picture Camera Operators 12% $48,030
Fine Artists 0% $0
Photographers -8% $29,820

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

Major Annual Graduates in NV
Liberal Arts & Humanities 1,679
English Language & Literature 290
Foreign Languages & Linguistics 130
Philosophy & Religious Studies 57

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