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Visual & Performing Arts Schools in Washington

1,914 students earned Visual & Performing Arts degrees in Washington in the 2020-2021 year.

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

Education Levels of Visual & Performing Arts Majors in Washington

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 1,357
Associate Degree 231
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 167
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 167
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 167
Master’s Degree 109
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 29
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 29
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 21
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 21
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 21

Gender Distribution

In Washington, 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 Washington is as follows:

  • Asian: 8.6%
  • Black or African American: 3.1%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 11.7%
  • White: 55.7%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 6.9%
  • Other Races: 14.1%
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Jobs for Visual & Performing Arts Grads in Washington

In this state, there are 46,850 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 Washington

A typical salary for a visual and performing arts grad in the state is $65,400, compared to a typical salary of $64,340 nationwide.

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

352 Degrees in Major Awarded
83% Graduation Rate
48,149 Total Students

The average student takes 4.24 years to complete their degree at UW Seattle. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 20 to 1. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $55,968 a year.

222 Degrees in Major Awarded
68% Graduation Rate
15,197 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.54 years. 87% of students get financical aid. Graduates earn an average $43,620 after graduation.

135 Degrees in Major Awarded
55% Graduation Rate
11,174 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $45,565 after graduation. 88% of students get financical aid. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 62% are considered full time.

128 Degrees in Major Awarded
63% Graduation Rate
482 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $29,217 a year. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 0.90%. It takes the average student 4.07 years to graduate.

99 Degrees in Major Awarded
74% Graduation Rate
7,050 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 1.10% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 10 to 1. In their early career, Seattle U grads earn an average salary of $56,299.

83 Degrees in Major Awarded
59% Graduation Rate
31,159 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 92% get financial aid. The 3.30% student loan default rate is lower than average. 16 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

83 Degrees in Major Awarded
44% Graduation Rate
12,349 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $42,800 after earning their degree at this institution. The 4.00% student loan default rate is lower than average. 21 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

#8

Bellevue College

Bellevue
76 Degrees in Major Awarded
12,286 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $8,343. 34% of the teachers are full time. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 41% of students receive it.

59 Degrees in Major Awarded
68% Graduation Rate
3,601 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $49,228 a year. It takes the average student 4.25 years to graduate. 50% of the teachers are full time.

46 Degrees in Major Awarded
5,763 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $4,876. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 73% of students receive it. The full-time teacher rate is 100%.

Visual & Performing Arts Careers in WA

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

Job Title WA Job Growth WA Median Salary
Multimedia Artists and Animators 43% $90,540
Designers 42% $61,350
Art Directors 33% $102,440
Sound Engineering Technicians 30% $72,970
Fine Artists 28% $35,360
Museum Technicians and Conservators 27% $41,800
Sports Entertainers and Performers 27% $0
Curators 26% $61,640
Film and Video Editors 25% $60,560
Writers and Authors 23% $61,060
Graphic Designers 22% $58,450
Managers 22% $116,700
Producers and Directors 20% $64,400
High School Teachers 19% $68,740
Professors 19% $65,210
Art, Drama, and Music Professors 18% $61,280
Communications Professors 18% $56,590
Architecture Professors 17% $0
Archivists 14% $53,180
Craft Artists 13% $37,930
Dancers 11% $0
Set and Exhibit Designers 10% $42,200
Choreographers 9% $0
Commercial and Industrial Designers 9% $80,510
Actors 9% $0
Interior Designers 9% $59,680
Fashion Designers 8% $61,340
Musicians and Singers 7% $0
Jewelers, Precious Stone and Metal Workers 6% $39,010
Artists 6% $43,470
Music Directors and Composers 5% $60,380
Television, Video, and Motion Picture Camera Operators 3% $64,440
Photographers -5% $44,180
Artist, Athlete, and Performer Agents and Business Managers -20% $57,940

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

Major Annual Graduates in WA
Liberal Arts & Humanities 17,408
English Language & Literature 896
Foreign Languages & Linguistics 603
Philosophy & Religious Studies 331
Theology & Religious Vocations 268

View all majors related to Visual & Performing Arts

View Nationwide Visual & Performing Arts Report

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