Visual & Performing Arts at Oberlin College
If you plan to study Visual & Performing Arts, you may want to check out the program at Oberlin College. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Oberlin College is located in Oberlin, OH.
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Online & Distance Learning at Oberlin College
Oberlin College delivers most coursework on campus; distance-education enrollment is limited.
Visual & Performing Arts Rankings at Oberlin College
These rankings give you a sense of how Oberlin College’s Visual & Performing Arts program to other colleges that offer this major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Ohio | #26 of 40 |
| Best Value | Ohio | #39 of 40 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #118 of 152 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #150 of 152 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #828 of 1,185 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1121 of 1,176 |
Earnings for Visual & Performing Arts Graduates from Oberlin College
Those who finish Oberlin College’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 | $20,206 |
| 2 years | $19,275 |
| 3 years | $19,970 |
| 4 years | $21,518 |
| 5 years | $32,993 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years after graduating, Visual & Performing Arts graduates from Oberlin College earn a median of $21,518, compared with $34,513 for all Oberlin College graduates — about 38% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Visual & Performing Arts graduates from Oberlin College comes in at $24,067.
Highest-Paying Careers for Visual & Performing Arts Graduates
Those who complete Visual & Performing Arts program at Oberlin College pursue many career paths. Below are the top-paying 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.