2,254 colleges are offering Visual and Performing Arts program through certificate, undergraduate, and graduate levels. For bachelor's degree, 1,432 schools have the Visual and Performing Arts program and 509 schools are offering the program in graduate levels. In 2023, a total of 149,774 students completed the program and earned a degree or certificate in the area. By degree level, 16,678 students earned undergraduate certificate, 19,588 students earned associate's, 95,032 students earned bachelor's, and 17,554 students earned master's or doctoral degrees.
- 1 March 2024 (Updated)
Expected Earning after Completing Visual and Performing Arts Program is $32,398
Colleges Offering Visual and Performing Arts and Number of Degree Earners
The 2024 average tuition of schools that have Visual and Performing Arts program is $10,053 for state residents and $32,123 for out-of-state students. For graduate Visual and Performing Arts programs, the average tuition is $11,680 for state residents and $25,943 for out-of-state students.
The following table summarizes the Visual and Performing Arts schools by offered degree and number of completers.
| Degree Level | Schools Offered | Completers | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | Men | Women | ||
| Associate | 806 | 19,588 | 7,606 | 11,982 |
| Bachelor | 1,432 | 95,032 | 34,774 | 60,258 |
| Master | 509 | 15,788 | 6,341 | 9,447 |
| Doctoral | ||||
| Doctoral (Research) | 123 | 1,657 | 779 | 878 |
| Doctoral (Professional Practice) | 5 | 84 | 39 | 45 |
| Doctoral (Other) | 5 | 25 | 14 | 11 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | ||||
| 2-Years Certificate | 412 | 8,374 | 3,120 | 5,254 |
| 2-4 Years Certificate | 63 | 814 | 276 | 538 |
| Certificates of less than 12 weeks | 30 | 478 | 190 | 288 |
| Certificates of at least 12 weeks but less than 1 year | 511 | 7,012 | 3,082 | 3,930 |
| Graduate Certificate | ||||
| Post-Bachelor Certificate | 177 | 922 | 375 | 547 |
| Post-Master Certificate | 48 | 253 | 101 | 152 |
Data Source: IPEDS, U.S. Department of Education
Average Salary by Program in Visual and Performing Arts Study
The average salary after completing bachelor's Visual and Performing Arts is $32,398. The salary is based on the median annual earnings of students three years after graduation. The earning with Visual and Performing Arts Master's degree is $38,640.
The average loan debt of the completers in Visual and Performing Arts programs is $24,584
and the estimated monthly loan payment is $246. The debt amount is based only on federal loan debt originated at the school awarding the credential, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 3.73% interest rate.
For Visual and Performing Arts program, the graduates from Carnegie Mellon University have the highest earning of $68,249 (Bachelor's degree). Students from Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus and San Jose State University follow it with average earning $65,148 and $58,456 respectively.
| Tuition & Fees | Annual Salary | Monthly Earning | Loan Debt | Monthly Loan Payment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carnegie Mellon University | $63,829 | $68,249 | $5,687 | $24,986 | $250 |
| Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus | $32,876 | $65,148 | $5,429 | $25,000 | $250 |
| San Jose State University | $19,872 | $58,456 | $4,871 | - | - |
| Wentworth Institute of Technology | $41,010 | $58,412 | $4,868 | $27,000 | $270 |
| Endicott College | $39,212 | $55,379 | $4,615 | $27,000 | $270 |
Data Source: College Scorecard
Average Earning and Debt by Visual and Performing Arts Sub Major Programs
In Visual and Performing Arts area, the graduates who completing Design and Applied Arts program have the highest salary of $39,700 and Arts, Entertainment,and Media Management program have the second highest salary of $35,833 in average.
Associate's Design and Applied Arts program shows the highest earning ($26,722) and Visual and Performing Arts, General program follows with $24,604 average salary.
Design and Applied Arts Master's program has $54,510 average salary and Arts, Entertainment,and Media Management program completers earn $52,995 yearly.
The next table shows the average earning and debt after completing Visual and Performing Arts area by major program and degree. The average annual earning is calculated based on the earning of students three years after graduation.
- Only data from students who received federal financial aid are included in the calculation.
- The actual earning may differ from the average value.
| Annual Salary | Monthly Earning | Loan Debt | Monthly Loan Payment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Visual and Performing Arts, General Program Details | ||||
| Associate | $24,604 | $2,050 | $16,463 | $165 |
| Bachelor's | $31,702 | $2,642 | $25,624 | $256 |
| Master's | $42,468 | $3,539 | $66,569 | $748 |
| Crafts/Craft Design, Folk Art and Artisanry Program Details | ||||
| Bachelor's | $28,680 | $2,390 | $27,500 | $275 |
| Dance Program Details | ||||
| Bachelor's | $26,915 | $2,243 | $24,535 | $245 |
| Master's | $43,141 | $3,595 | $104,016 | $1,169 |
| Design and Applied Arts Program Details | ||||
| Certificate | $27,647 | $2,304 | $17,312 | $173 |
| Associate | $26,722 | $2,227 | $16,378 | $164 |
| Bachelor's | $39,700 | $3,308 | $26,273 | $263 |
| Master's | $54,510 | $4,543 | $74,175 | $834 |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft Program Details | ||||
| Certificate | $19,148 | $1,596 | $11,167 | $112 |
| Associate | $21,435 | $1,786 | $10,460 | $105 |
| Bachelor's | $28,898 | $2,408 | $22,966 | $230 |
| Master's | $36,975 | $3,081 | $68,113 | $766 |
| Film/Video and Photographic Arts Program Details | ||||
| Certificate | $16,473 | $1,373 | $16,758 | $167 |
| Associate | $23,021 | $1,918 | $22,182 | $222 |
| Bachelor's | $31,109 | $2,592 | $25,206 | $252 |
| Master's | $34,727 | $2,894 | $88,685 | $997 |
| Fine and Studio Arts Program Details | ||||
| Certificate | $27,530 | $2,294 | $16,981 | $170 |
| Associate | $21,194 | $1,766 | $12,562 | $126 |
| Bachelor's | $30,381 | $2,532 | $24,190 | $242 |
| Master's | $35,949 | $2,996 | $52,336 | $588 |
| Music Program Details | ||||
| Certificate | $30,632 | $2,553 | $15,543 | $155 |
| Associate | $22,487 | $1,874 | $19,042 | $190 |
| Bachelor's | $31,179 | $2,598 | $24,132 | $241 |
| Master's | $33,598 | $2,800 | $38,280 | $430 |
| Doctoral | $44,628 | $3,719 | $53,111 | $597 |
| Arts, Entertainment,and Media Management Program Details | ||||
| Associate | $19,797 | $1,650 | $17,083 | $171 |
| Bachelor's | $35,833 | $2,986 | $24,614 | $246 |
| Master's | $52,995 | $4,416 | $53,686 | $604 |
| Post-MS | $122,208 | $10,184 | - | - |
Data Source: College Scorecard
