Visual & Performing Arts at University of Massachusetts-Lowell
If you plan to study Visual & Performing Arts, consider the program at University of Massachusetts-Lowell. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
University of Massachusetts-Lowell is in Lowell, MA.
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Studying Online at University of Massachusetts-Lowell
Many students take online classes at University of Massachusetts-Lowell. Of 16,598 students, 5,089 (31%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 1,937 (12%) took at least some classes online.
Visual & Performing Arts Rankings at University of Massachusetts-Lowell
Use these rankings to compare University of Massachusetts-Lowell’s Visual & Performing Arts program against other schools offering the same major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Massachusetts | #15 of 43 |
| Best Value | Massachusetts | #16 of 43 |
| Best Value | New England (Region) | #23 of 85 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | New England (Region) | #24 of 85 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #237 of 1,185 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #700 of 1,176 |
Earnings for Visual & Performing Arts Graduates from University of Massachusetts-Lowell
Those who finish University of Massachusetts-Lowell’s Visual & Performing Arts program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $27,520 |
| 2 years | $27,860 |
| 3 years | $40,904 |
| 4 years | $36,984 |
| 5 years | $61,498 |
Is this above or below average for the school? Four years after graduating, Visual & Performing Arts graduates from University of Massachusetts-Lowell take home a median $36,984, compared with $77,628 for all University of Massachusetts-Lowell graduates — about 52% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Visual & Performing Arts graduates from University of Massachusetts-Lowell stands at $25,667.
Highest-Paying Careers for Visual & Performing Arts Graduates
Graduates of the Visual & Performing Arts program at University of Massachusetts-Lowell work across a variety of fields. Below are the best-paid 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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