Visual & Performing Arts at Northeastern University
If you plan to study Visual & Performing Arts, take a look at what Northeastern University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Northeastern University is located in Boston, MA.
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Studying Online at Northeastern University
Online coursework is an option at Northeastern University. Of 32,553 students, 1,730 (5%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 7,507 (23%) took at least some classes online.
Visual & Performing Arts Rankings at Northeastern University
Use these rankings to compare Northeastern University’s Visual & Performing Arts program to other colleges that offer this major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Massachusetts | #9 of 43 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | New England (Region) | #15 of 85 |
| Best Value | Massachusetts | #31 of 43 |
| Best Value | New England (Region) | #60 of 85 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #119 of 1,185 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1034 of 1,176 |
Earnings for Visual & Performing Arts Graduates from Northeastern University
Graduates of Northeastern 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 | $41,292 |
| 2 years | $52,676 |
| 3 years | $54,820 |
| 4 years | $71,762 |
| 5 years | $74,334 |
How does this compare to the school overall? At the four-year mark, Visual & Performing Arts graduates from Northeastern University report median earnings of $71,762, compared with $102,524 for all Northeastern University graduates — about 30% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Visual & Performing Arts graduates from Northeastern University stands at $27,409.
Highest-Paying Careers for Visual & Performing Arts Graduates
Students who finish Visual & Performing Arts program at Northeastern 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
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