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Visual & Performing Arts Schools in South Carolina

1,446 Visual & Performing Arts students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

A Visual & Performing Arts major is the 10th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Visual & Performing Arts Majors in South Carolina

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 1,157
Master’s Degree 94
Associate Degree 87
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 74
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 74
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 74
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 15
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 15
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 15
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 12
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 12
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 7
Post-Master’s Certificate 7

Gender Distribution

In South Carolina, 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 South Carolina is as follows:

  • Asian: 1.9%
  • Black or African American: 14.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 5.1%
  • White: 71.0%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 2.4%
  • Other Races: 5.7%
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Jobs for Visual & Performing Arts Grads in South Carolina

In this state, there are 25,290 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 South Carolina

In this state, visual and performing arts grads earn an average of $49,380. Nationwide, they make an average of $64,340.

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

311 Degrees in Major Awarded
76% Graduation Rate
35,470 Total Students

The 3.10% student loan default rate is lower than average. Most students complete their degree in 4.18 years. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 72% are considered full time.

#2

College of Charleston

Charleston
163 Degrees in Major Awarded
71% Graduation Rate
10,384 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 66% are considered full time. It takes the average student 4.15 years to graduate. The student loan default rate of 4.10% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

159 Degrees in Major Awarded
83% Graduation Rate
26,406 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 89% of students receive it. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $51,690 after earning their degree at this institution. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 93% are considered full time.

#4

Winthrop University

Rock Hill
122 Degrees in Major Awarded
56% Graduation Rate
5,576 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 6.50% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $19,127. 99% of students get financical aid.

105 Degrees in Major Awarded
44% Graduation Rate
10,118 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $14,129. It takes the average student 4.35 years to graduate. 100% of students get financical aid.

#6

Bob Jones University

Greenville
66 Degrees in Major Awarded
63% Graduation Rate
3,029 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 12 to 1. An average student at Bob Jones University will pay a net price of $13,757. The average student takes 4.22 years to complete their degree at Bob Jones University.

52 Degrees in Major Awarded
59% Graduation Rate
3,848 Total Students

Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $21,732. 100% of students get financical aid. The average student takes 4.07 years to complete their degree at Anderson University South Carolina.

#8

Furman University

Greenville
47 Degrees in Major Awarded
80% Graduation Rate
2,567 Total Students

The 2.20% student loan default rate is lower than average. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $32,563. 9 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

#9

Converse College

Spartanburg
34 Degrees in Major Awarded
56% Graduation Rate
1,377 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 6.70% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Most students complete their degree in 4.40 years. 11 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

31 Degrees in Major Awarded
11,650 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $943. 50% of the teachers are full time. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 94% of students receive it.

Visual & Performing Arts Careers in SC

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

Job Title SC Job Growth SC Median Salary
Jewelers, Precious Stone and Metal Workers 21% $37,910
Dancers 20% $0
Film and Video Editors 18% $36,740
Producers and Directors 18% $47,510
Art, Drama, and Music Professors 14% $56,740
Television, Video, and Motion Picture Camera Operators 13% $29,510
Curators 13% $49,160
Multimedia Artists and Animators 12% $35,440
Actors 12% $0
Archivists 11% $39,170
Craft Artists 11% $0
Communications Professors 9% $63,880
High School Teachers 9% $53,320
Commercial and Industrial Designers 9% $74,830
Interior Designers 9% $42,780
Managers 8% $98,620
Sound Engineering Technicians 8% $47,230
Architecture Professors 8% $84,060
Museum Technicians and Conservators 7% $33,240
Music Directors and Composers 7% $53,150
Fine Artists 6% $19,650
Musicians and Singers 6% $0
Graphic Designers 5% $39,380
Art Directors 4% $65,440
Set and Exhibit Designers 0% $0
Fashion Designers 0% $49,130
Photographers -13% $32,180

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

Major Annual Graduates in SC
Liberal Arts & Humanities 4,243
English Language & Literature 590
Foreign Languages & Linguistics 405
Theology & Religious Vocations 389
Philosophy & Religious Studies 199

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