Visual & Performing Arts at California State University-Northridge
What traits are you looking for in a school for Visual & Performing Arts, take a look at what California State University-Northridge. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
California State University-Northridge is in Northridge, CA.
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Online & Distance Learning at California State University-Northridge
Online coursework is an option at California State University-Northridge. Among 38,313 students, 2,866 (7%) studied exclusively online and 19,186 (50%) took at least some classes online.
Visual & Performing Arts Rankings at California State University-Northridge
These rankings give you a sense of how California State University-Northridge’s Visual & Performing Arts program to other colleges that offer this major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | California | #28 of 157 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #33 of 207 |
| Best Value | California | #60 of 155 |
| Best Value | Far Western (Region) | #64 of 205 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #120 of 1,176 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #157 of 1,185 |
Earnings for Visual & Performing Arts Graduates from California State University-Northridge
Students who complete California State University-Northridge’s Visual & Performing Arts program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $24,775 |
| 2 years | $25,476 |
| 3 years | $35,124 |
| 4 years | $37,812 |
| 5 years | $43,755 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? At the four-year mark, Visual & Performing Arts graduates from California State University-Northridge take home a median $37,812, compared with $62,574 for all California State University-Northridge graduates — about 40% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Visual & Performing Arts graduates from California State University-Northridge is $16,265.
Best-Paid Careers for Visual & Performing Arts Graduates
Students who finish Visual & Performing Arts program at California State University-Northridge pursue many career paths. 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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