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Visual & Performing Arts in New York

Visual & Performing Arts Schools in New York

Jobs for Visual & Performing Arts Grads in New York

There are 255,050 people in the state and 3,063,820 people in the nation working in Visual & Performing Arts jobs.

Visual & Performing Arts Jobs Nationwide vs. NY

Wages for Visual & Performing Arts Jobs in New York

Visual & Performing Arts grads earn an average of $114,142 in the state and $97,195 nationwide.

Visual & Performing Arts Wages Nationwide vs. NY

Our data covers 23 colleges in New York offering Visual & Performing Arts degrees. Learn about the most popular 23 below:

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $59,956 after earning their degree at this institution. The school admits about 9% of applicants. 96% of full-time students return after their first year.

Graduates earn a median salary of $32,277 in their first year after graduation. About 58% of those who apply are admitted. 89% of full-time students return after their first year.

#3

The New School

New York

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $26,730 a year. The school admits about 63% of applicants. 81% of full-time students return after their first year.

Graduates earn a median salary of $29,447 in their first year after graduation. The school admits about 53% of applicants. 89% of full-time students return after their first year.

Graduates earn a median salary of $16,983 in their first year after graduation. About 25% of those who apply are admitted. 75% of full-time students return after their first year.

Graduates earn a median salary of $23,488 in their first year after graduation. About 91% of those who apply are admitted. 88% of full-time students return after their first year.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $75,228 after earning their degree at this institution. The school admits about 4% of applicants. 97% of full-time students return after their first year.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $21,082 after earning their degree at this institution. About 73% of those who apply are admitted. 79% of full-time students return after their first year.

Graduates earn a median salary of $50,956 in their first year after graduation. The school admits about 42% of applicants. 91% of full-time students return after their first year.

Graduates earn a median salary of $18,578 in their first year after graduation. The school admits about 40% of applicants. The full-time student retention rate is 93%.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $64,393 after earning their degree at this institution. About 71% of those who apply are admitted. The full-time student retention rate is 88%.

#12

The Juilliard School

New York

Graduates earn a median salary of $14,067 in their first year after graduation. About 9% of those who apply are admitted. The full-time student retention rate is 97%.

#13

Pace University

New York

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $55,677 a year. About 77% of those who apply are admitted. The full-time student retention rate is 77%.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $64,722 after earning their degree at this institution. With an admission rate of 36%, getting in takes some planning. 93% of full-time students return after their first year.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $38,492 a year. The school admits about 54% of applicants. 80% of full-time students return after their first year.

#16

CUNY Hunter College

New York

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $46,228 a year. The school admits about 54% of applicants. 80% of full-time students return after their first year.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $41,467 a year. The school admits about 69% of applicants. 78% of full-time students return after their first year.

#18

Ithaca College

Ithaca

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $31,574 a year. About 70% of those who apply are admitted. 83% of full-time students return after their first year.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $23,546 a year. The school admits about 79% of applicants. 65% of full-time students return after their first year.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $51,779 after earning their degree at this institution. About 56% of those who apply are admitted. The full-time student retention rate is 88%.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $44,259 after earning their degree at this institution. About 69% of those who apply are admitted. 84% of full-time students return after their first year.

#22

CUNY City College

New York

Graduates earn a median salary of $42,637 in their first year after graduation. About 58% of those who apply are admitted. The full-time student retention rate is 79%.

Graduates earn a median salary of $31,471 in their first year after graduation. With an admission rate of 59%, getting in takes some planning. 87% of full-time students return after their first year.

Visual & Performing Arts Careers in NY

Some of the careers Visual & Performing Arts majors go into include:

Job Title Nationwide Job Growth Nationwide Median Salary
Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary $46,983
Craft Artists $76,826
Artists and Related Workers, All Other $83,610
Producers and Directors $90,515
Managers, All Other $95,684
Music Directors and Composers $66,915
Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators $69,338
Choreographers $109,380
Gem and Diamond Workers $66,671
Talent Directors $73,937
Curators $79,764
Graphic Designers $66,386

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