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Visual & Performing Arts Schools in Virginia

In 2020-2021, 3,630 students earned their Visual & Performing Arts degrees in VA.

A Visual & Performing Arts major is the 12th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Visual & Performing Arts Majors in Virginia

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 2,570
Master’s Degree 468
Associate Degree 379
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 114
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 114
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 114
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 45
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 45
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 41
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 41
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 41
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 13
Post-Master’s Certificate 13

Gender Distribution

In Virginia, 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 Virginia is as follows:

  • Asian: 5.1%
  • Black or African American: 13.1%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 8.7%
  • White: 60.9%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 3.2%
  • Other Races: 9.1%
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Jobs for Visual & Performing Arts Grads in Virginia

In this state, there are 64,250 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 Virginia

In this state, visual and performing arts grads earn an average of $63,140. Nationwide, they make an average of $64,340.

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

627 Degrees in Major Awarded
67% Graduation Rate
29,070 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 18 to 1. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 83% of students receive it. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $42,487 a year.

#2

Liberty University

Lynchburg
434 Degrees in Major Awarded
55% Graduation Rate
93,349 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $33,492 after graduation. 34% of the teachers are full time. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $29,382.

342 Degrees in Major Awarded
70% Graduation Rate
38,541 Total Students

The average student takes 4.36 years to complete their degree at GMU. The student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $19,551.

#4

James Madison University

Harrisonburg
278 Degrees in Major Awarded
84% Graduation Rate
21,594 Total Students

The average student takes 4.20 years to complete their degree at JMU. The student loan default rate of 2.00% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $22,562.

207 Degrees in Major Awarded
52,873 Total Students

In their early career, Northern Virginia Community College grads earn an average salary of $38,623. This public school has an average net price of $9,452. The student loan default rate of 8.40% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

#6

Virginia Tech

Blacksburg
172 Degrees in Major Awarded
84% Graduation Rate
37,024 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $21,301. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 66% of students receive it. Most students complete their degree in 4.28 years.

136 Degrees in Major Awarded
59% Graduation Rate
10,695 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.31 years to graduate. The student to faculty ratio is 14 to 1. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 5.30%.

128 Degrees in Major Awarded
94% Graduation Rate
25,628 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 95% are considered full time. The 0.70% student loan default rate is lower than average. The student to faculty ratio is 15 to 1.

#9

Shenandoah University

Winchester
126 Degrees in Major Awarded
58% Graduation Rate
4,174 Total Students

The 3.60% student loan default rate is lower than average. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $44,672 a year. It takes the average student 4.22 years to graduate.

108 Degrees in Major Awarded
52% Graduation Rate
24,286 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $42,015 after graduation. 94% of the teachers are full time. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $17,204.

Visual & Performing Arts Careers in VA

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

Job Title VA Job Growth VA Median Salary
Architecture Professors 20% $76,750
Film and Video Editors 18% $59,500
Photographers 14% $32,820
Curators 13% $60,920
Art Directors 13% $79,420
Museum Technicians and Conservators 12% $42,250
High School Teachers 12% $63,990
Managers 11% $130,590
Sports Entertainers and Performers 11% $0
Musicians and Singers 10% $0
Actors 10% $0
Set and Exhibit Designers 10% $41,680
Graphic Designers 10% $55,560
Writers and Authors 10% $66,340
Producers and Directors 9% $65,140
Archivists 9% $53,290
Multimedia Artists and Animators 9% $63,570
Music Directors and Composers 8% $0
Artists 7% $68,020
Interior Designers 5% $50,380
Fine Artists 5% $59,130
Television, Video, and Motion Picture Camera Operators 3% $55,190
Commercial and Industrial Designers 2% $64,510
Artist, Athlete, and Performer Agents and Business Managers 0% $0
Designers -6% $61,470

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

Major Annual Graduates in VA
Liberal Arts & Humanities 9,302
Theology & Religious Vocations 2,592
English Language & Literature 1,778
Philosophy & Religious Studies 1,259
Foreign Languages & Linguistics 808

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