Visual & Performing Arts at University of Massachusetts-Amherst
What traits are you looking for in a school for Visual & Performing Arts, consider the program at University of Massachusetts-Amherst. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
University of Massachusetts-Amherst sits in Amherst, MA.
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Online & Distance Learning at University of Massachusetts-Amherst
Many students take online classes at University of Massachusetts-Amherst. Among 31,726 students, 3,511 (11%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 2,793 (9%) took at least some classes online.
Visual & Performing Arts Rankings at University of Massachusetts-Amherst
These rankings give you a sense of how University of Massachusetts-Amherst’s Visual & Performing Arts program to other colleges that offer this major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Massachusetts | #16 of 43 |
| Best Value | Massachusetts | #18 of 43 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | New England (Region) | #26 of 85 |
| Best Value | New England (Region) | #40 of 85 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #258 of 1,185 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #879 of 1,176 |
Earnings for Visual & Performing Arts Graduates from University of Massachusetts-Amherst
Graduates of University of Massachusetts-Amherst’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 | $27,280 |
| 2 years | $31,303 |
| 3 years | $33,806 |
| 4 years | $33,501 |
| 5 years | $42,859 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years out, Visual & Performing Arts graduates from University of Massachusetts-Amherst take home a median $33,501, compared with $73,687 for all University of Massachusetts-Amherst graduates — about 55% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Visual & Performing Arts graduates from University of Massachusetts-Amherst is $27,000.
Highest-Paying Careers for Visual & Performing Arts Graduates
Those who complete Visual & Performing Arts program at University of Massachusetts-Amherst work across a variety of fields. The table below ranks the highest-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
More about our data sources and methodologies.