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Visual & Performing Arts at American University

Visual & Performing Arts at American University

If you are interested in studying Visual & Performing Arts, consider the program at American University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.

American University is in Washington, DC.

Studying Online at American University

Online coursework is an option at American University. Of 12,321 students, 895 (7%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 1,822 (15%) took at least some classes online.

Visual & Performing Arts Rankings at American University

Rankings can help you compare American University’s Visual & Performing Arts program against peer institutions.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) District Of Columbia #2 of 7
Best Value District Of Columbia #5 of 6
Best Schools (Quality) Middle Atlantic (Region) #10 of 219
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #54 of 1,185
Best Value Middle Atlantic (Region) #204 of 215
Best Value Nationwide #1134 of 1,176

Earnings for Visual & Performing Arts Graduates from American University

Those who finish American University’s Visual & Performing Arts program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Median earnings by years after graduation for Visual & Performing Arts at American University
Years After Graduation Median Earnings
1 year $37,231
2 years $37,085
3 years $43,498
4 years $50,020
5 years $59,744

How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? At the four-year mark, Visual & Performing Arts graduates from American University take home a median $50,020, compared with $75,429 for all American University graduates — about 34% lower than the school-wide median.

Visual & Performing Arts earnings compared with all majors at American University

Median Debt at Graduation

The median debt for Visual & Performing Arts graduates from American University stands at $23,830.

Top-Paying Careers for Visual & Performing Arts Graduates

Those who complete Visual & Performing Arts program at American University pursue many career paths. Here are the top-paying careers for Visual & Performing Arts graduates, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation Nationwide Median Wage
Loss Prevention Managers $165,723
Appraisers of Personal and Business Property $118,242
Compliance Managers $117,178
Choreographers $109,380
Set and Exhibit Designers $109,049
Agents and Business Managers of Artists, Performers, and Athletes $96,762
Museum Technicians and Conservators $96,273
Communications Teachers, Postsecondary $96,169
Managers, All Other $95,684
Media Programming Directors $90,799

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