Visual & Performing Arts at Southern Methodist University
If you plan to study Visual & Performing Arts, consider the program at Southern Methodist University. Get started with the following essential facts.
Southern Methodist University is in Dallas, TX.
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Online & Distance Learning at Southern Methodist University
Distance learning is available at Southern Methodist University. Among 12,116 students, 669 (6%) studied exclusively online and 1,002 (8%) took at least some classes online.
Visual & Performing Arts Rankings at Southern Methodist University
Rankings can help you compare Southern Methodist University’s Visual & Performing Arts program against other schools offering the same major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southwest (Region) | #4 of 106 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Texas | #4 of 62 |
| Best Value | Texas | #61 of 62 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #71 of 1,185 |
| Best Value | Southwest (Region) | #104 of 105 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1133 of 1,176 |
Earnings for Visual & Performing Arts Graduates from Southern Methodist University
Students who complete Southern Methodist 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 | $26,511 |
| 2 years | $31,328 |
| 3 years | $42,599 |
| 4 years | $41,559 |
| 5 years | $48,660 |
How does this compare to the school overall? At the four-year mark, Visual & Performing Arts graduates from Southern Methodist University earn a median of $41,559, compared with $82,838 for all Southern Methodist University graduates — about 50% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Visual & Performing Arts graduates from Southern Methodist University stands at $21,208.
Highest-Paying Careers for Visual & Performing Arts Graduates
Those who complete Visual & Performing Arts program at Southern Methodist University work across a variety of fields. Here 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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