Visual & Performing Arts at University of Pennsylvania
What traits are you looking for in a school for Visual & Performing Arts, take a look at what University of Pennsylvania. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
University of Pennsylvania is located in Philadelphia, PA.
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Online Class Availability at University of Pennsylvania
Many students take online classes at University of Pennsylvania. Among 29,109 students, 3,249 (11%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 1,003 (3%) took at least some classes online.
Visual & Performing Arts Rankings at University of Pennsylvania
These rankings give you a sense of how University of Pennsylvania’s Visual & Performing Arts program to other colleges that offer this major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Pennsylvania | #7 of 54 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #13 of 219 |
| Best Value | Pennsylvania | #42 of 53 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #65 of 1,185 |
| Best Value | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #167 of 215 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1015 of 1,176 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #13 of 219 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #65 of 1,185 |
| Best Value | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #167 of 215 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1015 of 1,176 |
Earnings for Visual & Performing Arts Graduates from University of Pennsylvania
Students who complete University of Pennsylvania’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 | $24,686 |
| 2 years | $31,785 |
| 3 years | $42,972 |
| 4 years | $40,194 |
| 5 years | $44,754 |
Is this above or below average for the school? Four years out, Visual & Performing Arts graduates from University of Pennsylvania take home a median $40,194, compared with $151,398 for all University of Pennsylvania graduates — about 73% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Visual & Performing Arts graduates from University of Pennsylvania is $23,359.
Best-Paid Careers for Visual & Performing Arts Graduates
Those who complete Visual & Performing Arts program at University of Pennsylvania pursue many career paths. Here 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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