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Visual & Performing Arts Schools in Utah

In 2020-2021, 1,933 students earned their Visual & Performing Arts degrees in UT.

In this state, Visual & Performing Arts is the 10th most popular major out of a total 38 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Visual & Performing Arts Majors in Utah

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 1,289
Associate Degree 430
Master’s Degree 135
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 59
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 59
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 59
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 12
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 12
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 12
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 5
Post-Master’s Certificate 5
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 3
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 3

Gender Distribution

In Utah, 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 Utah is as follows:

  • Asian: 2.2%
  • Black or African American: 1.1%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 9.3%
  • White: 78.6%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 3.2%
  • Other Races: 5.6%
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Jobs for Visual & Performing Arts Grads in Utah

25,430 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 Utah

In this state, visual and performing arts grads earn an average of $54,660. Nationwide, they make an average of $64,340.

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

#1

University of Utah

Salt Lake City
433 Degrees in Major Awarded
70% Graduation Rate
33,081 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 1.70% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Of all the students who attend this school, 87% get financial aid. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $47,996 after earning their degree at this institution.

425 Degrees in Major Awarded
33% Graduation Rate
40,936 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 24 to 1. Of all the students who attend this school, 74% get financial aid. 44% of the teachers are full time.

360 Degrees in Major Awarded
86% Graduation Rate
36,461 Total Students

21 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 71% of students get financical aid. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 72% are considered full time.

122 Degrees in Major Awarded
31% Graduation Rate
29,596 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 4.10%. It takes the average student 4.93 years to graduate. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $41,013 after earning their degree at this institution.

122 Degrees in Major Awarded
48% Graduation Rate
27,691 Total Students

19 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The 3.60% student loan default rate is lower than average. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $38,826 after earning their degree at this institution.

118 Degrees in Major Awarded
40% Graduation Rate
12,582 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 23 to 1. Most students complete their degree in 4.50 years. 96% of students get financical aid.

#7

Snow College

Ephraim
111 Degrees in Major Awarded
52% Graduation Rate
5,800 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $31,813 after graduation. The full-time teacher rate is 100%. The student loan default rate of 8.70% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

#8

Salt Lake Community College

Salt Lake City
82 Degrees in Major Awarded
27,293 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 18 to 1. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 9.40%. 75% of students get financical aid.

#9

Dixie State University

Saint George
47 Degrees in Major Awarded
22% Graduation Rate
12,043 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.59 years to graduate. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 39% are considered full time. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $32,562 a year.

#10

Westminster College Utah

Salt Lake City
26 Degrees in Major Awarded
61% Graduation Rate
1,849 Total Students

This private institution charges an average net price of $24,503. 9 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

Visual & Performing Arts Careers in UT

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

Job Title UT Job Growth UT Median Salary
Actors 75% $0
Film and Video Editors 52% $54,910
Multimedia Artists and Animators 49% $59,710
Producers and Directors 46% $55,940
Art, Drama, and Music Professors 43% $71,160
Writers and Authors 42% $48,460
Professors 42% $0
Sports Entertainers and Performers 40% $0
Communications Professors 40% $64,790
Set and Exhibit Designers 38% $45,990
Fine Artists 36% $43,140
Commercial and Industrial Designers 34% $48,020
Architecture Professors 33% $71,570
Museum Technicians and Conservators 33% $0
Graphic Designers 32% $45,580
Managers 31% $92,070
Craft Artists 29% $29,510
Television, Video, and Motion Picture Camera Operators 28% $52,440
Art Directors 28% $95,210
Interior Designers 28% $49,300
High School Teachers 27% $57,400
Musicians and Singers 26% $0
Dancers 26% $0
Music Directors and Composers 24% $43,440
Photographers 22% $0
Fashion Designers 22% $36,680
Jewelers, Precious Stone and Metal Workers 9% $36,620

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

Major Annual Graduates in UT
Liberal Arts & Humanities 9,518
Foreign Languages & Linguistics 723
English Language & Literature 706
Philosophy & Religious Studies 133
Theology & Religious Vocations 15

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