Visual & Performing Arts at Mary Baldwin University
If you plan to study Visual & Performing Arts, you may want to check out the program at Mary Baldwin University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Mary Baldwin University is in Staunton, VA.
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Online & Distance Learning at Mary Baldwin University
Distance learning is available at Mary Baldwin University. Of 1,772 students, 745 (42%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 483 (27%) took at least some classes online.
Visual & Performing Arts Rankings at Mary Baldwin University
Use these rankings to compare Mary Baldwin University’s Visual & Performing Arts program against other schools offering the same major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Virginia | #12 of 27 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Virginia | #21 of 27 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #145 of 265 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #173 of 263 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #718 of 1,176 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #770 of 1,185 |
Earnings for Visual & Performing Arts Graduates from Mary Baldwin University
Graduates of Mary Baldwin University’s Visual & Performing Arts program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $22,345 |
| 2 years | $27,695 |
| 4 years | $33,494 |
| 5 years | $38,042 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years out, Visual & Performing Arts graduates from Mary Baldwin University take home a median $33,494, compared with $38,487 for all Mary Baldwin University graduates — about 13% lower than the school-wide median.
Top-Paying Careers for Visual & Performing Arts Graduates
Graduates of the Visual & Performing Arts program at Mary Baldwin University pursue many career paths. Below are the highest-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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