Visual & Performing Arts at Messiah University
If you plan to study Visual & Performing Arts, consider the program at Messiah University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Messiah University sits in Mechanicsburg, PA.
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Online Class Availability at Messiah University
Distance learning is available at Messiah University. Of 3,373 students, 721 (21%) studied exclusively online and 653 (19%) took at least some classes online.
Visual & Performing Arts Rankings at Messiah University
Use these rankings to compare Messiah University’s Visual & Performing Arts program against peer institutions.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Pennsylvania | #5 of 54 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #11 of 219 |
| Best Value | Pennsylvania | #31 of 53 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #56 of 1,185 |
| Best Value | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #143 of 215 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #939 of 1,176 |
Earnings for Visual & Performing Arts Graduates from Messiah University
Graduates of Messiah 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 | $51,726 |
| 2 years | $44,742 |
| 3 years | $51,727 |
| 4 years | $35,747 |
| 5 years | $42,792 |
Is this above or below average for the school? Four years out, Visual & Performing Arts graduates from Messiah University take home a median $35,747, compared with $49,943 for all Messiah University graduates — about 28% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Visual & Performing Arts graduates from Messiah University comes in at $25,965.
Best-Paid Careers for Visual & Performing Arts Graduates
Graduates of the Visual & Performing Arts program at Messiah University go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks 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
More about our data sources and methodologies.