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Visual & Performing Arts at Northeastern University

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.

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):

Median earnings by years after graduation for Visual & Performing Arts at Northeastern University
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.

Visual & Performing Arts earnings compared with all majors at Northeastern University

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

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