Visual & Performing Arts at Bennington College
If you plan to study Visual & Performing Arts, take a look at what Bennington College. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Bennington College sits in Bennington, VT.
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Online & Distance Learning at Bennington College
Distance learning is available at Bennington College. Among 927 students, 132 (14%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 62 (7%) took at least some classes online.
Visual & Performing Arts Rankings at Bennington College
Use these rankings to compare Bennington College’s Visual & Performing Arts program to other colleges that offer this major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Vermont | #6 of 7 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Vermont | #7 of 7 |
| Best Value | New England (Region) | #66 of 85 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | New England (Region) | #80 of 85 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1058 of 1,176 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #1085 of 1,185 |
Earnings for Visual & Performing Arts Graduates from Bennington College
Those who finish Bennington College’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 | $16,815 |
| 2 years | $17,950 |
| 3 years | $15,066 |
| 4 years | $19,065 |
| 5 years | $20,724 |
Is this above or below average for the school? Four years out, Visual & Performing Arts graduates from Bennington College take home a median $19,065, compared with $28,118 for all Bennington College graduates — about 32% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Visual & Performing Arts graduates from Bennington College comes in at $26,722.
Highest-Paying Careers for Visual & Performing Arts Graduates
Those who complete Visual & Performing Arts program at Bennington College work across a variety of fields. Here are the top-paying careers for Visual & Performing Arts majors, 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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