Visual & Performing Arts at Northwestern State University of Louisiana
What traits are you looking for in a school for Visual & Performing Arts, consider the program at Northwestern State University of Louisiana. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Northwestern State University of Louisiana is in Natchitoches, LA.
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Online Class Availability at Northwestern State University of Louisiana
Many students take online classes at Northwestern State University of Louisiana. Among 8,523 students, 4,083 (48%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 2,856 (34%) took at least some classes online.
Visual & Performing Arts Rankings at Northwestern State University of Louisiana
Rankings can help you compare Northwestern State University of Louisiana’s Visual & Performing Arts program against peer institutions.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Louisiana | #7 of 19 |
| Best Value | Louisiana | #12 of 19 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #123 of 263 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #147 of 265 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #547 of 1,176 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #788 of 1,185 |
Earnings for Visual & Performing Arts Graduates from Northwestern State University of Louisiana
Students who complete Northwestern State University of Louisiana’s Visual & Performing Arts program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $15,802 |
| 2 years | $23,808 |
| 3 years | $24,681 |
| 4 years | $31,400 |
| 5 years | $33,722 |
Is this above or below average for the school? At the four-year mark, Visual & Performing Arts graduates from Northwestern State University of Louisiana take home a median $31,400, compared with $54,388 for all Northwestern State University of Louisiana graduates — about 42% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Visual & Performing Arts graduates from Northwestern State University of Louisiana stands at $22,568.
Best-Paid Careers for Visual & Performing Arts Graduates
Those who complete Visual & Performing Arts program at Northwestern State University of Louisiana work across a variety of fields. Here 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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