Visual & Performing Arts at Art Center College of Design
If you plan to study Visual & Performing Arts, consider the program at Art Center College of Design. Get started with the following essential facts.
Art Center College of Design is located in Pasadena, CA.
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Online Class Availability at Art Center College of Design
Distance learning is available at Art Center College of Design. Of 2,308 students, 28 (1%) studied exclusively online and 793 (34%) took at least some classes online.
Visual & Performing Arts Rankings at Art Center College of Design
Rankings can help you compare Art Center College of Design’s Visual & Performing Arts program against peer institutions.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | California | #98 of 157 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #131 of 207 |
| Best Value | California | #155 of 155 |
| Best Value | Far Western (Region) | #205 of 205 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #719 of 1,185 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1170 of 1,176 |
Earnings for Visual & Performing Arts Graduates from Art Center College of Design
Those who finish Art Center College of Design’s Visual & Performing Arts program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $34,665 |
| 2 years | $41,271 |
| 3 years | $54,025 |
| 4 years | $63,094 |
| 5 years | $72,397 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years out, Visual & Performing Arts graduates from Art Center College of Design report median earnings of $63,094, compared with $63,094 for all Art Center College of Design graduates — about 0% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Visual & Performing Arts graduates from Art Center College of Design is $31,025.
Top-Paying Careers for Visual & Performing Arts Graduates
Graduates of the Visual & Performing Arts program at Art Center College of Design pursue many career paths. Here are the highest-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 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
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