Visual & Performing Arts at Central Michigan University
What traits are you looking for in a school for Visual & Performing Arts, take a look at what Central Michigan University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Central Michigan University is located in Mount Pleasant, MI.
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Online Class Availability at Central Michigan University
Many students take online classes at Central Michigan University. Of 14,488 students, 3,356 (23%) studied exclusively online and 5,044 (35%) took at least some classes online.
Visual & Performing Arts Rankings at Central Michigan University
Use these rankings to compare Central Michigan University’s Visual & Performing Arts program to other colleges that offer this major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Michigan | #13 of 31 |
| Best Value | Michigan | #17 of 31 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #80 of 152 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #92 of 152 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #629 of 1,176 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #660 of 1,185 |
Earnings for Visual & Performing Arts Graduates from Central Michigan University
Those who finish Central Michigan 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 | $29,575 |
| 2 years | $31,507 |
| 3 years | $37,614 |
| 4 years | $43,821 |
| 5 years | $44,423 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years after graduating, Visual & Performing Arts graduates from Central Michigan University earn a median of $43,821, compared with $61,603 for all Central Michigan University graduates — about 29% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Visual & Performing Arts graduates from Central Michigan University stands at $28,869.
Best-Paid Careers for Visual & Performing Arts Graduates
Those who complete Visual & Performing Arts program at Central Michigan University go on to a range of careers. Below 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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