Visual & Performing Arts at Cornell University
If you plan to study Visual & Performing Arts, you may want to check out the program at Cornell University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Cornell University is in Ithaca, NY.
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Studying Online at Cornell University
Distance learning is available at Cornell University. Of 26,793 students, 527 (2%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 1,572 (6%) took at least some classes online.
Earnings for Visual & Performing Arts Graduates from Cornell University
Graduates of Cornell University’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 |
|---|---|
| 2 years | $41,727 |
| 3 years | $49,325 |
| 4 years | $63,028 |
| 5 years | $73,168 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years out, Visual & Performing Arts graduates from Cornell University earn a median of $63,028, compared with $118,994 for all Cornell University graduates — about 47% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Visual & Performing Arts graduates from Cornell University is $17,153.
Top-Paying Careers for Visual & Performing Arts Graduates
Students who finish Visual & Performing Arts program at Cornell University go on to a range of careers. Below are the best-paid 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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