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Visual & Performing Arts Schools in Texas

8,274 Visual & Performing Arts students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

A Visual & Performing Arts major is the 13th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Visual & Performing Arts Majors in Texas

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 5,336
Associate Degree 1,365
Master’s Degree 805
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 287
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 287
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 287
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 275
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 275
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 155
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 155
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 155
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 51
Post-Master’s Certificate 51

Gender Distribution

In Texas, 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 Texas is as follows:

  • Asian: 5.2%
  • Black or African American: 8.1%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 32.6%
  • White: 44.3%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 4.7%
  • Other Races: 5.1%
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Jobs for Visual & Performing Arts Grads in Texas

In this state, there are 194,600 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 Texas

In this state, visual and performing arts grads earn an average of $59,810. Nationwide, they make an average of $64,340.

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

793 Degrees in Major Awarded
53% Graduation Rate
40,953 Total Students

26 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The 5.80% student loan default rate is lower than average. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $43,194 after earning their degree at this institution.

558 Degrees in Major Awarded
83% Graduation Rate
50,476 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 84% are considered full time. 17 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $18,350.

526 Degrees in Major Awarded
55% Graduation Rate
37,812 Total Students

22 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 5.20%. Graduates earn an average $43,773 after graduation.

385 Degrees in Major Awarded
59% Graduation Rate
47,090 Total Students

23 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. In their early career, UH grads earn an average salary of $48,742. The 4.40% student loan default rate is lower than average.

373 Degrees in Major Awarded
72% Graduation Rate
28,669 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.30 years. 82% of students get financical aid. This public school has an average net price of $15,526.

294 Degrees in Major Awarded
60% Graduation Rate
40,322 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.49 years. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $47,287 after earning their degree at this institution. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $16,194.

285 Degrees in Major Awarded
49% Graduation Rate
48,072 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.62 years. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 4.60%. 24 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

232 Degrees in Major Awarded
39,896 Total Students

61% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The student loan default rate is 9.90% which is lower than average. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 38% are considered full time.

217 Degrees in Major Awarded
48% Graduation Rate
12,620 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 16 to 1. It takes the average student 4.44 years to graduate. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $13,393.

215 Degrees in Major Awarded
46% Graduation Rate
32,441 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 83% are considered full time. The average student takes 4.70 years to complete their degree at UT Rio Grande Valley. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $35,955 after earning their degree at this institution.

Visual & Performing Arts Careers in TX

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

Job Title TX Job Growth TX Median Salary
Film and Video Editors 21% $47,160
High School Teachers 21% $57,800
Producers and Directors 19% $61,790
Actors 19% $0
Musicians and Singers 16% $0
Music Directors and Composers 16% $58,340
Interior Designers 16% $51,630
Writers and Authors 15% $53,730
Art, Drama, and Music Professors 15% $67,000
Curators 15% $51,000
Commercial and Industrial Designers 15% $65,700
Managers 15% $113,510
Craft Artists 14% $34,740
Television, Video, and Motion Picture Camera Operators 14% $52,420
Multimedia Artists and Animators 14% $72,910
Communications Professors 14% $65,010
Dancers 14% $0
Sports Entertainers and Performers 14% $0
Fine Artists 13% $55,830
Art Directors 13% $72,080
Professors 13% $57,170
Architecture Professors 13% $80,040
Graphic Designers 13% $47,570
Set and Exhibit Designers 11% $48,120
Artists 10% $41,500
Choreographers 8% $55,620
Fashion Designers 5% $66,110
Jewelers, Precious Stone and Metal Workers 3% $38,200
Designers -6% $54,520

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

Major Annual Graduates in TX
Liberal Arts & Humanities 55,869
English Language & Literature 3,182
Theology & Religious Vocations 1,774
Foreign Languages & Linguistics 1,650
Philosophy & Religious Studies 769

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