Visual & Performing Arts at San Jose State University
If you plan to study Visual & Performing Arts, you may want to check out the program at San Jose State University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
San Jose State University is in San Jose, CA.
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Online Class Availability at San Jose State University
Distance learning is available at San Jose State University. Of 37,661 students, 6,027 (16%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 17,894 (48%) took at least some classes online.
Visual & Performing Arts Rankings at San Jose State University
These rankings give you a sense of how San Jose 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 | #1 of 157 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #2 of 207 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #9 of 1,185 |
| Best Value | California | #89 of 155 |
| Best Value | Far Western (Region) | #111 of 205 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #352 of 1,176 |
Earnings for Visual & Performing Arts Graduates from San Jose State University
Those who finish San Jose State University’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 | $38,859 |
| 2 years | $41,352 |
| 3 years | $58,306 |
| 4 years | $61,588 |
| 5 years | $66,518 |
Is this above or below average for the school? At the four-year mark, Visual & Performing Arts graduates from San Jose State University earn a median of $61,588, compared with $83,861 for all San Jose State University graduates — about 27% lower than the school-wide median.
Best-Paid Careers for Visual & Performing Arts Graduates
Those who complete Visual & Performing Arts program at San Jose State University pursue many career paths. 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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