Visual & Performing Arts at University of Colorado Boulder
What traits are you looking for in a school for Visual & Performing Arts, you may want to check out the program at University of Colorado Boulder. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
University of Colorado Boulder is located in Boulder, CO.
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Studying Online at University of Colorado Boulder
Many students take online classes at University of Colorado Boulder. Of 38,799 students, 797 (2%) studied exclusively online and 14,197 (37%) took at least some classes online.
Visual & Performing Arts Rankings at University of Colorado Boulder
Use these rankings to compare University of Colorado Boulder’s Visual & Performing Arts program to other colleges that offer this major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Colorado | #3 of 21 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Rocky Mountains (Region) | #5 of 41 |
| Best Value | Colorado | #18 of 21 |
| Best Value | Rocky Mountains (Region) | #37 of 41 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #190 of 1,185 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #816 of 1,176 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Colorado | #3 of 21 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Rocky Mountains (Region) | #5 of 41 |
| Best Value | Colorado | #18 of 21 |
| Best Value | Rocky Mountains (Region) | #37 of 41 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #190 of 1,185 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #816 of 1,176 |
Earnings for Visual & Performing Arts Graduates from University of Colorado Boulder
Graduates of University of Colorado Boulder’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 | $27,882 |
| 2 years | $27,730 |
| 3 years | $33,491 |
| 4 years | $42,466 |
| 5 years | $43,298 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years out, Visual & Performing Arts graduates from University of Colorado Boulder report median earnings of $42,466, compared with $71,162 for all University of Colorado Boulder graduates — about 40% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Visual & Performing Arts graduates from University of Colorado Boulder comes in at $19,596.
Top-Paying Careers for Visual & Performing Arts Graduates
Students who finish Visual & Performing Arts program at University of Colorado Boulder go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks 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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