Visual & Performing Arts at University at Albany
If you plan to study Visual & Performing Arts, take a look at what University at Albany. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
University at Albany is located in Albany, NY.
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Online Class Availability at University at Albany
Online coursework is an option at University at Albany. Among 17,560 students, 1,941 (11%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 7,034 (40%) took at least some classes online.
Visual & Performing Arts Rankings at University at Albany
These rankings give you a sense of how University at Albany’s Visual & Performing Arts program against peer institutions.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | New York | #40 of 105 |
| Best Value | New York | #54 of 103 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #84 of 219 |
| Best Value | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #102 of 215 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #423 of 1,185 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #722 of 1,176 |
Earnings for Visual & Performing Arts Graduates from University at Albany
Students who complete University at Albany’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 | $28,407 |
| 2 years | $23,158 |
| 3 years | $32,450 |
| 4 years | $40,531 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years after graduating, Visual & Performing Arts graduates from University at Albany take home a median $40,531, compared with $64,293 for all University at Albany graduates — about 37% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Visual & Performing Arts graduates from University at Albany is $22,625.
Top-Paying Careers for Visual & Performing Arts Graduates
Students who finish Visual & Performing Arts program at University at Albany pursue many career paths. Here 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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