Visual & Performing Arts at Texas State University
What traits are you looking for in a school for Visual & Performing Arts, consider the program at Texas State University. Get started with the following essential facts.
Texas State University is in San Marcos, TX.
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Online & Distance Learning at Texas State University
Distance learning is available at Texas State University. Of 40,674 students, 2,395 (6%) studied exclusively online and 15,927 (39%) took at least some classes online.
Visual & Performing Arts Rankings at Texas State University
These rankings give you a sense of how Texas State University’s Visual & Performing Arts program against other schools offering the same major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Texas | #11 of 62 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southwest (Region) | #16 of 106 |
| Best Value | Texas | #39 of 62 |
| Best Value | Southwest (Region) | #70 of 105 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #219 of 1,185 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #592 of 1,176 |
Earnings for Visual & Performing Arts Graduates from Texas State University
Students who complete Texas 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 | $31,012 |
| 2 years | $32,065 |
| 3 years | $36,585 |
| 4 years | $42,723 |
| 5 years | $49,842 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years after graduating, Visual & Performing Arts graduates from Texas State University report median earnings of $42,723, compared with $55,350 for all Texas State University graduates — about 23% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Visual & Performing Arts graduates from Texas State University is $24,731.
Highest-Paying Careers for Visual & Performing Arts Graduates
Graduates of the Visual & Performing Arts program at Texas State University work across a variety of fields. Below are the top-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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