Visual & Performing Arts at Point Park University
If you are interested in studying Visual & Performing Arts, consider the program at Point Park University. Get started with the following essential facts.
Point Park University is in Pittsburgh, PA.
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Online & Distance Learning at Point Park University
Distance learning is available at Point Park University. Of 3,448 students, 1,248 (36%) studied exclusively online and 1,035 (30%) took at least some classes online.
Visual & Performing Arts Rankings at Point Park University
Use these rankings to compare Point Park University’s Visual & Performing Arts program against peer institutions.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Pennsylvania | #26 of 53 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Pennsylvania | #36 of 54 |
| Best Value | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #138 of 215 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #147 of 219 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #784 of 1,185 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #910 of 1,176 |
Earnings for Visual & Performing Arts Graduates from Point Park University
Students who complete Point Park 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 | $21,071 |
| 2 years | $21,483 |
| 3 years | $27,498 |
| 4 years | $29,209 |
| 5 years | $31,213 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? At the four-year mark, Visual & Performing Arts graduates from Point Park University take home a median $29,209, compared with $42,106 for all Point Park University graduates — about 31% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Visual & Performing Arts graduates from Point Park University comes in at $27,000.
Highest-Paying Careers for Visual & Performing Arts Graduates
Graduates of the Visual & Performing Arts program at Point Park University work across a variety of fields. 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
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