Visual & Performing Arts at Brown University
If you plan to study Visual & Performing Arts, consider the program at Brown University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Brown University is in Providence, RI.
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Online Class Availability at Brown University
Many students take online classes at Brown University. Among 11,956 students, 758 (6%) studied exclusively online and 238 (2%) took at least some classes online.
Visual & Performing Arts Rankings at Brown University
These rankings give you a sense of how Brown University’s Visual & Performing Arts program against other schools offering the same major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Rhode Island | #1 of 7 |
| Best Value | Rhode Island | #4 of 7 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | New England (Region) | #6 of 85 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #37 of 1,185 |
| Best Value | New England (Region) | #44 of 85 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #922 of 1,176 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Rhode Island | #1 of 7 |
| Best Value | Rhode Island | #4 of 7 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | New England (Region) | #6 of 85 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #37 of 1,185 |
| Best Value | New England (Region) | #44 of 85 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #922 of 1,176 |
Earnings for Visual & Performing Arts Graduates from Brown University
Students who complete Brown 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 | $22,550 |
| 2 years | $32,925 |
| 3 years | $33,074 |
| 4 years | $31,377 |
| 5 years | $49,231 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years after graduating, Visual & Performing Arts graduates from Brown University earn a median of $31,377, compared with $105,517 for all Brown University graduates — about 70% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Visual & Performing Arts graduates from Brown University comes in at $17,300.
Best-Paid Careers for Visual & Performing Arts Graduates
Graduates of the Visual & Performing Arts program at Brown University work across a variety of fields. Here are the best-paid 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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