Visual & Performing Arts at College of Charleston
What traits are you looking for in a school for Visual & Performing Arts, consider the program at College of Charleston. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
College of Charleston sits in Charleston, SC.
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Studying Online at College of Charleston
Distance learning is available at College of Charleston. Among 11,926 students, 826 (7%) studied exclusively online and 5,057 (42%) took at least some classes online.
Visual & Performing Arts Rankings at College of Charleston
Rankings can help you compare College of Charleston’s Visual & Performing Arts program against peer institutions.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | South Carolina | #4 of 20 |
| Best Value | South Carolina | #13 of 20 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #49 of 265 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #179 of 263 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #308 of 1,185 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #746 of 1,176 |
Earnings for Visual & Performing Arts Graduates from College of Charleston
Students who complete College of Charleston’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 | $26,260 |
| 2 years | $25,350 |
| 3 years | $32,280 |
| 4 years | $37,794 |
| 5 years | $42,416 |
Is this above or below average for the school? Four years after graduating, Visual & Performing Arts graduates from College of Charleston earn a median of $37,794, compared with $49,595 for all College of Charleston graduates — about 24% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Visual & Performing Arts graduates from College of Charleston comes in at $23,439.
Best-Paid Careers for Visual & Performing Arts Graduates
Graduates of the Visual & Performing Arts program at College of Charleston work across a variety of fields. Here are the top-paying 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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