Visual & Performing Arts at Auburn University
If you are interested in studying Visual & Performing Arts, you may want to check out the program at Auburn University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Auburn University is in Auburn, AL.
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Online & Distance Learning at Auburn University
Many students take online classes at Auburn University. Among 34,145 students, 3,255 (10%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 10,871 (32%) took at least some classes online.
Visual & Performing Arts Rankings at Auburn University
Use these rankings to compare Auburn University’s Visual & Performing Arts program to other colleges that offer this major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Alabama | #2 of 17 |
| Best Value | Alabama | #15 of 16 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #17 of 265 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #106 of 1,185 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #220 of 263 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #878 of 1,176 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Alabama | #2 of 17 |
| Best Value | Alabama | #15 of 16 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #17 of 265 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #106 of 1,185 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #220 of 263 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #878 of 1,176 |
Earnings for Visual & Performing Arts Graduates from Auburn University
Students who complete Auburn University’s Visual & Performing Arts program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $35,323 |
| 2 years | $37,532 |
| 3 years | $42,319 |
| 4 years | $46,043 |
| 5 years | $52,834 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years out, Visual & Performing Arts graduates from Auburn University earn a median of $46,043, compared with $71,277 for all Auburn University graduates — about 35% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Visual & Performing Arts graduates from Auburn University comes in at $24,570.
Highest-Paying Careers for Visual & Performing Arts Graduates
Students who finish Visual & Performing Arts program at Auburn University work across a variety of fields. 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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