Visual & Performing Arts at The University of Texas at Dallas
What traits are you looking for in a school for Visual & Performing Arts, consider the program at The University of Texas at Dallas. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
The University of Texas at Dallas is in Richardson, TX.
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Studying Online at The University of Texas at Dallas
Distance learning is available at The University of Texas at Dallas. Of 29,886 students, 887 (3%) studied exclusively online and 9,355 (31%) took at least some classes online.
Visual & Performing Arts Rankings at The University of Texas at Dallas
These rankings give you a sense of how The University of Texas at Dallas’s Visual & Performing Arts program to other colleges that offer this major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southwest (Region) | #3 of 106 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Texas | #3 of 62 |
| Best Value | Texas | #37 of 62 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #51 of 1,185 |
| Best Value | Southwest (Region) | #73 of 105 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #599 of 1,176 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southwest (Region) | #3 of 106 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Texas | #3 of 62 |
| Best Value | Texas | #37 of 62 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #51 of 1,185 |
| Best Value | Southwest (Region) | #73 of 105 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #599 of 1,176 |
Earnings for Visual & Performing Arts Graduates from The University of Texas at Dallas
Those who finish The University of Texas at Dallas’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 | $30,784 |
| 2 years | $27,874 |
| 3 years | $35,087 |
| 4 years | $39,055 |
| 5 years | $51,080 |
How does this compare to the school overall? At the four-year mark, Visual & Performing Arts graduates from The University of Texas at Dallas take home a median $39,055, compared with $82,490 for all The University of Texas at Dallas graduates — about 53% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Visual & Performing Arts graduates from The University of Texas at Dallas comes in at $21,196.
Highest-Paying Careers for Visual & Performing Arts Graduates
Graduates of the Visual & Performing Arts program at The University of Texas at Dallas work across a variety of fields. Below 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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