Visual & Performing Arts at California State University-Long Beach
If you plan to study Visual & Performing Arts, consider the program at California State University-Long Beach. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
California State University-Long Beach sits in Long Beach, CA.
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Online & Distance Learning at California State University-Long Beach
Distance learning is available at California State University-Long Beach. Of 42,003 students, 2,404 (6%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 20,273 (48%) took at least some classes online.
Visual & Performing Arts Rankings at California State University-Long Beach
Rankings can help you compare California State University-Long Beach’s Visual & Performing Arts program to other colleges that offer this major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | California | #33 of 157 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #38 of 207 |
| Best Value | California | #67 of 155 |
| Best Value | Far Western (Region) | #74 of 205 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #181 of 1,185 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #186 of 1,176 |
Earnings for Visual & Performing Arts Graduates from California State University-Long Beach
Students who complete California State University-Long Beach’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 | $25,907 |
| 2 years | $25,214 |
| 3 years | $30,731 |
| 4 years | $38,207 |
| 5 years | $46,411 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years out, Visual & Performing Arts graduates from California State University-Long Beach earn a median of $38,207, compared with $62,831 for all California State University-Long Beach graduates — about 39% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Visual & Performing Arts graduates from California State University-Long Beach stands at $17,970.
Best-Paid Careers for Visual & Performing Arts Graduates
Students who finish Visual & Performing Arts program at California State University-Long Beach work across a variety of fields. Below 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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