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Visual & Performing Arts Schools in West Virginia

405 Visual & Performing Arts students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

A Visual & Performing Arts major is the 19th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Visual & Performing Arts Majors in West Virginia

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 347
Master’s Degree 34
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 16
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 16
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 16
Associate Degree 8

Gender Distribution

In West 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 West Virginia is as follows:

  • Asian: 1.0%
  • Black or African American: 4.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 3.0%
  • White: 80.7%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 5.2%
  • Other Races: 6.2%
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Jobs for Visual & Performing Arts Grads in West Virginia

There are 8,160 people in the state and 2,744,770 people in the nation working in visual and performing arts jobs.

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Wages for Visual & Performing Arts Jobs in West Virginia

In this state, visual and performing arts grads earn an average of $52,490. Nationwide, they make an average of $64,340.

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There are 11 colleges in West Virginia that offer visual and performing arts degrees. Learn about the most popular 11 below:

241 Degrees in Major Awarded
59% Graduation Rate
26,269 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 6.50% which is lower than average. 95% of students get financical aid. The average student takes 4.40 years to complete their degree at WVU.

#2

Marshall University

Huntington
47 Degrees in Major Awarded
46% Graduation Rate
11,958 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $33,780 after earning their degree at this institution. The student loan default rate is 7.80% which is lower than average. 18 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

27 Degrees in Major Awarded
38% Graduation Rate
1,807 Total Students

98% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. 66% of the teachers are full time. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $8,477.

#4

Shepherd University

Shepherdstown
24 Degrees in Major Awarded
48% Graduation Rate
3,159 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 63%. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $10,983. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 14 to 1.

#5

West Liberty University

West Liberty
20 Degrees in Major Awarded
47% Graduation Rate
2,481 Total Students

The 6.10% student loan default rate is lower than average. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $14,911. The average student takes 4.39 years to complete their degree at West Liberty University.

10 Degrees in Major Awarded
35% Graduation Rate
3,848 Total Students

96% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 15 to 1. In their early career, Fairmont State grads earn an average salary of $34,102.

9 Degrees in Major Awarded
49% Graduation Rate
1,066 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.24 years. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 58% are considered full time. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it.

8 Degrees in Major Awarded
42% Graduation Rate
1,583 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 97% of students receive it. Most students complete their degree in 4.57 years. The full-time teacher rate is 60%.

5 Degrees in Major Awarded
29% Graduation Rate
3,638 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 92% get financial aid. A typical student attending WVSU will pay a net price of $16,118. The average student takes 4.61 years to complete their degree at WVSU.

5 Degrees in Major Awarded
40% Graduation Rate
738 Total Students

Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $18,230. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it. The average student takes 4.33 years to complete their degree at D&E.

5 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,292 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 45%. Of all the students who attend this school, 83% get financial aid. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $23,697 a year.

Visual & Performing Arts Careers in WV

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

Job Title WV Job Growth WV Median Salary
Film and Video Editors 20% $0
Artists 20% $68,020
Jewelers, Precious Stone and Metal Workers 14% $38,360
Television, Video, and Motion Picture Camera Operators 13% $39,120
Art, Drama, and Music Professors 12% $50,860
Communications Professors 9% $46,360
Photographers 8% $29,480
High School Teachers 8% $46,270
Producers and Directors 7% $0
Managers 6% $69,210
Professors 6% $52,280
Writers and Authors 4% $59,970
Musicians and Singers 2% $0
Graphic Designers 1% $36,940
Commercial and Industrial Designers 0% $49,590
Art Directors 0% $89,950
Interior Designers 0% $44,010

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

Major Annual Graduates in WV
Liberal Arts & Humanities 3,558
English Language & Literature 288
Theology & Religious Vocations 86
Foreign Languages & Linguistics 74
Philosophy & Religious Studies 73

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