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Visual & Performing Arts at Iowa State University

Visual & Performing Arts at Iowa State University

If you are interested in studying Visual & Performing Arts, take a look at what Iowa State University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.

Iowa State University is in Ames, IA.

Online Class Availability at Iowa State University

Online coursework is an option at Iowa State University. Of 30,380 students, 972 (3%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 17,472 (58%) took at least some classes online.

Visual & Performing Arts Rankings at Iowa State University

Rankings can help you compare Iowa State University’s Visual & Performing Arts program to other colleges that offer this major.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) The Plains States (Region) #20 of 92
Best Value The Plains States (Region) #53 of 92
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #166 of 1,185
Best Value Nationwide #662 of 1,176

Earnings for Visual & Performing Arts Graduates from Iowa State University

Those who finish Iowa State University’s Visual & Performing Arts program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Median earnings by years after graduation for Visual & Performing Arts at Iowa State University
Years After Graduation Median Earnings
1 year $35,958
2 years $41,074
3 years $43,383
4 years $53,988
5 years $54,981

Is this above or below average for the school? At the four-year mark, Visual & Performing Arts graduates from Iowa State University earn a median of $53,988, compared with $64,577 for all Iowa State University graduates — about 16% lower than the school-wide median.

Visual & Performing Arts earnings compared with all majors at Iowa State University

Median Debt at Graduation

Median student loan debt for Visual & Performing Arts graduates from Iowa State University comes in at $27,000.

Highest-Paying Careers for Visual & Performing Arts Graduates

Those who complete Visual & Performing Arts program at Iowa State University 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

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