Visual & Performing Arts at Ball State University
If you are interested in studying Visual & Performing Arts, you may want to check out the program at Ball State University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Ball State University is in Muncie, IN.
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Studying Online at Ball State University
Online coursework is an option at Ball State University. Among 21,089 students, 5,957 (28%) studied exclusively online and 7,416 (35%) took at least some classes online.
Visual & Performing Arts Rankings at Ball State University
These rankings give you a sense of how Ball State University’s Visual & Performing Arts program against other schools offering the same major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Indiana | #5 of 18 |
| Best Value | Indiana | #12 of 18 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #31 of 152 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #76 of 152 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #254 of 1,185 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #571 of 1,176 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #31 of 152 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #76 of 152 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #254 of 1,185 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #571 of 1,176 |
Earnings for Visual & Performing Arts Graduates from Ball State University
Students who complete Ball State University’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 | $23,798 |
| 2 years | $25,124 |
| 3 years | $32,144 |
| 4 years | $34,615 |
| 5 years | $40,771 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years after graduating, Visual & Performing Arts graduates from Ball State University report median earnings of $34,615, compared with $53,575 for all Ball State University graduates — about 35% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Visual & Performing Arts graduates from Ball State University comes in at $24,207.
Best-Paid Careers for Visual & Performing Arts Graduates
Those who complete Visual & Performing Arts program at Ball State 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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