Visual & Performing Arts at San Diego State University
If you are interested in studying Visual & Performing Arts, consider the program at San Diego State University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
San Diego State University is located in San Diego, CA.
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Online & Distance Learning at San Diego State University
Many students take online classes at San Diego State University. Among 41,137 students, 2,454 (6%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 21,435 (52%) took at least some classes online.
Visual & Performing Arts Rankings at San Diego State University
These rankings give you a sense of how San Diego State University’s Visual & Performing Arts program to other colleges that offer this major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | California | #37 of 157 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #45 of 207 |
| Best Value | California | #110 of 155 |
| Best Value | Far Western (Region) | #140 of 205 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #207 of 1,185 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #574 of 1,176 |
Earnings for Visual & Performing Arts Graduates from San Diego State University
Students who complete San Diego State University’s Visual & Performing Arts program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $21,980 |
| 2 years | $16,940 |
| 3 years | $19,219 |
| 4 years | $23,720 |
| 5 years | $44,955 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years after graduating, Visual & Performing Arts graduates from San Diego State University report median earnings of $23,720, compared with $63,824 for all San Diego State University graduates — about 63% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Visual & Performing Arts graduates from San Diego State University is $13,343.
Highest-Paying Careers for Visual & Performing Arts Graduates
Those who complete Visual & Performing Arts program at San Diego State University pursue many career paths. Here are the highest-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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