Visual & Performing Arts at Duke University
If you plan to study Visual & Performing Arts, consider the program at Duke University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Duke University is located in Durham, NC.
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Studying Online at Duke University
Distance learning is available at Duke University. Among 17,499 students, 1,312 (7%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 2,836 (16%) took at least some classes online.
Visual & Performing Arts Rankings at Duke University
Use these rankings to compare Duke University’s Visual & Performing Arts program against other schools offering the same major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | North Carolina | #3 of 38 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #7 of 265 |
| Best Value | North Carolina | #36 of 38 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #41 of 1,185 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #248 of 263 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1057 of 1,176 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | North Carolina | #3 of 38 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #7 of 265 |
| Best Value | North Carolina | #36 of 38 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #41 of 1,185 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #248 of 263 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1057 of 1,176 |
Earnings for Visual & Performing Arts Graduates from Duke University
Graduates of Duke 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 |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $38,636 |
| 2 years | $40,485 |
| 3 years | $45,080 |
| 4 years | $50,324 |
Is this above or below average for the school? Four years after graduating, Visual & Performing Arts graduates from Duke University take home a median $50,324, compared with $115,482 for all Duke University graduates — about 56% lower than the school-wide median.
Top-Paying Careers for Visual & Performing Arts Graduates
Those who complete Visual & Performing Arts program at Duke University go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks the highest-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
More about our data sources and methodologies.