Visual & Performing Arts at Radford University
If you are interested in studying Visual & Performing Arts, consider the program at Radford University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Radford University is in Radford, VA.
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Studying Online at Radford University
Distance learning is available at Radford University. Among 7,812 students, 1,759 (23%) studied exclusively online and 3,307 (42%) took at least some classes online.
Visual & Performing Arts Rankings at Radford University
These rankings give you a sense of how Radford University’s Visual & Performing Arts program to other colleges that offer this major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Virginia | #11 of 27 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Virginia | #15 of 27 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #89 of 265 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #153 of 263 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #542 of 1,185 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #645 of 1,176 |
Earnings for Visual & Performing Arts Graduates from Radford University
Graduates of Radford 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 | $27,649 |
| 2 years | $24,989 |
| 3 years | $31,548 |
| 4 years | $37,240 |
| 5 years | $41,603 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years out, Visual & Performing Arts graduates from Radford University report median earnings of $37,240, compared with $55,129 for all Radford University graduates — about 32% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Visual & Performing Arts graduates from Radford University comes in at $26,250.
Top-Paying Careers for Visual & Performing Arts Graduates
Those who complete Visual & Performing Arts program at Radford University go on to a range of careers. Below are the best-paid 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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