Visual & Performing Arts at Kansas State University
If you plan to study Visual & Performing Arts, you may want to check out the program at Kansas State University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Kansas State University sits in Manhattan, KS.
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Studying Online at Kansas State University
Distance learning is available at Kansas State University. Of 20,295 students, 3,365 (17%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 7,916 (39%) took at least some classes online.
Visual & Performing Arts Rankings at Kansas State University
Use these rankings to compare Kansas State University’s Visual & Performing Arts program against other schools offering the same major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Kansas | #3 of 10 |
| Best Value | Kansas | #9 of 10 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | The Plains States (Region) | #22 of 92 |
| Best Value | The Plains States (Region) | #52 of 92 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #172 of 1,185 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #643 of 1,176 |
Earnings for Visual & Performing Arts Graduates from Kansas State University
Those who finish Kansas State 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 | $39,582 |
| 2 years | $27,295 |
| 3 years | $35,406 |
| 4 years | $37,783 |
| 5 years | $51,823 |
How does this compare to the school overall? At the four-year mark, Visual & Performing Arts graduates from Kansas State University earn a median of $37,783, compared with $61,525 for all Kansas State University graduates — about 39% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Visual & Performing Arts graduates from Kansas State University stands at $27,000.
Top-Paying Careers for Visual & Performing Arts Graduates
Those who complete Visual & Performing Arts program at Kansas State 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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