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Visual & Performing Arts in New York

Visual & Performing Arts Schools in New York

17,510 Visual & Performing Arts students earned their degrees in the state in 2022-2023.

A Visual & Performing Arts major is the 7th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Visual & Performing Arts Majors in New York

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 10,702
Master’s Degree 3,132
Associate Degree 2,564
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 488
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 488
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 274
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 202
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 202
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 202
Post-Master’s Certificate 148
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 148

Gender Distribution

In New York, a visual & performing arts major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of visual & performing arts majors in New York is as follows:

  • Asian: 8.8%
  • Black or African American: 7.7%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 15.5%
  • White: 42.4%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 19.1%
  • Other Races: 6.5%
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Jobs for Visual & Performing Arts Grads in New York

241,820 people in the state and 2,744,770 in the nation are employed in jobs related to visual & performing arts.

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Wages for Visual & Performing Arts Jobs in New York

In this state, visual & performing arts grads earn an average of $85,300. Nationwide, they make an average of $64,340.

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There are 10 colleges in New York that offer visual & performing arts degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

1,579 Degrees in Major Awarded
8,191 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1. 73% of students get financical aid. A typical student attending FIT SUNY will pay a net price of $22,229.

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1,494 Degrees in Major Awarded
88% Graduation Rate
52,775 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 100%. It takes the average student 4.13 years to graduate. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 53% of students receive it.

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The New School

New York
1,206 Degrees in Major Awarded
69% Graduation Rate
9,047 Total Students

92% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Most students complete their degree in 4.23 years. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 10 to 1.

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879 Degrees in Major Awarded
72% Graduation Rate
4,353 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 87% of students receive it. 9 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. It takes the average student 4.39 years to graduate.

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519 Degrees in Major Awarded
72% Graduation Rate
3,692 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 23% are considered full time. Of all the students who attend this school, 72% get financial aid. This private school has an average net price of $56,457.

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Purchase College

Purchase
444 Degrees in Major Awarded
61% Graduation Rate
3,685 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $19,598. It takes the average student 4.14 years to graduate. 83% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

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361 Degrees in Major Awarded
58% Graduation Rate
12,835 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 100%. The student to faculty ratio is 14 to 1. The average student takes 4.26 years to complete their degree at Pace University.

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358 Degrees in Major Awarded
95% Graduation Rate
30,135 Total Students

44% of the teachers are full time. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 57% of students receive it. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $23,497.

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356 Degrees in Major Awarded
83% Graduation Rate
21,322 Total Students

The average student takes 4.14 years to complete their degree at Syracuse. 67% of the teachers are full time. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $36,889.

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323 Degrees in Major Awarded
73% Graduation Rate
16,158 Total Students

69% of the teachers are full time. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $28,776. Most students complete their degree in 4.76 years.

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Visual & Performing Arts Careers in NY

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

Job Title NY Job Growth NY Median Salary
Archivists 17% $50,780
Producers and Directors 13% $96,590
Artists 9% $68,200
Interior Designers 8% $62,760

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