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Visual & Performing Arts at University of Iowa

Visual & Performing Arts at University of Iowa

If you plan to study Visual & Performing Arts, you may want to check out the program at University of Iowa. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

University of Iowa sits in Iowa City, IA.

Studying Online at University of Iowa

Online coursework is an option at University of Iowa. Of 30,779 students, 3,028 (10%) studied exclusively online and 13,742 (45%) took at least some classes online.

Visual & Performing Arts Rankings at University of Iowa

Rankings can help you compare University of Iowa’s Visual & Performing Arts program against peer institutions.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) Iowa #7 of 12
Best Value Iowa #9 of 12
Best Schools (Quality) The Plains States (Region) #32 of 92
Best Value The Plains States (Region) #69 of 92
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #268 of 1,185
Best Value Nationwide #818 of 1,176

Doctoral-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) Iowa #7 of 12
Best Value Iowa #9 of 12
Best Schools (Quality) The Plains States (Region) #32 of 92
Best Value The Plains States (Region) #69 of 92
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #268 of 1,185
Best Value Nationwide #818 of 1,176

Earnings for Visual & Performing Arts Graduates from University of Iowa

Graduates of University of Iowa’s Visual & Performing Arts program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Median earnings by years after graduation for Visual & Performing Arts at University of Iowa
Years After Graduation Median Earnings
1 year $28,566
2 years $30,898
3 years $37,616
4 years $40,430
5 years $44,662

Is this above or below average for the school? Four years out, Visual & Performing Arts graduates from University of Iowa report median earnings of $40,430, compared with $69,768 for all University of Iowa graduates — about 42% lower than the school-wide median.

Visual & Performing Arts earnings compared with all majors at University of Iowa

Median Debt at Graduation

The median debt for Visual & Performing Arts graduates from University of Iowa is $26,156.

Highest-Paying Careers for Visual & Performing Arts Graduates

Graduates of the Visual & Performing Arts program at University of Iowa pursue many career paths. Below 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

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