Visual & Performing Arts at Montclair State University
If you plan to study Visual & Performing Arts, consider the program at Montclair State University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Montclair State University sits in Montclair, NJ.
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Studying Online at Montclair State University
Distance learning is available at Montclair State University. Of 23,375 students, 2,063 (9%) studied exclusively online and 10,593 (45%) took at least some classes online.
Visual & Performing Arts Rankings at Montclair State University
These rankings give you a sense of how Montclair State University’s Visual & Performing Arts program to other colleges that offer this major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | New Jersey | #6 of 33 |
| Best Value | New Jersey | #16 of 33 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #57 of 219 |
| Best Value | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #61 of 215 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #283 of 1,185 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #502 of 1,176 |
Earnings for Visual & Performing Arts Graduates from Montclair State University
Those who finish Montclair State University’s Visual & Performing Arts program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $25,111 |
| 2 years | $23,069 |
| 3 years | $33,153 |
| 4 years | $35,366 |
| 5 years | $46,290 |
Is this above or below average for the school? Four years after graduating, Visual & Performing Arts graduates from Montclair State University earn a median of $35,366, compared with $59,350 for all Montclair State University graduates — about 40% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Visual & Performing Arts graduates from Montclair State University comes in at $26,504.
Best-Paid Careers for Visual & Performing Arts Graduates
Those who complete Visual & Performing Arts program at Montclair State University pursue many career paths. The table below ranks the top-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
More about our data sources and methodologies.