Visual & Performing Arts at University of South Carolina-Columbia
What traits are you looking for in a school for Visual & Performing Arts, take a look at what University of South Carolina-Columbia. Get started with the following essential facts.
University of South Carolina-Columbia sits in Columbia, SC.
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Studying Online at University of South Carolina-Columbia
Many students take online classes at University of South Carolina-Columbia. Of 38,532 students, 3,519 (9%) studied exclusively online and 21,675 (56%) took at least some classes online.
Visual & Performing Arts Rankings at University of South Carolina-Columbia
These rankings give you a sense of how University of South Carolina-Columbia’s Visual & Performing Arts program against peer institutions.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | South Carolina | #3 of 20 |
| Best Value | South Carolina | #18 of 20 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #44 of 265 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #221 of 263 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #272 of 1,185 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #890 of 1,176 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | South Carolina | #3 of 20 |
| Best Value | South Carolina | #18 of 20 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #44 of 265 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #221 of 263 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #272 of 1,185 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #890 of 1,176 |
Earnings for Visual & Performing Arts Graduates from University of South Carolina-Columbia
Graduates of University of South Carolina-Columbia’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 | $27,689 |
| 2 years | $27,332 |
| 3 years | $32,885 |
| 4 years | $36,066 |
| 5 years | $43,167 |
How does this compare to the school overall? At the four-year mark, Visual & Performing Arts graduates from University of South Carolina-Columbia take home a median $36,066, compared with $66,578 for all University of South Carolina-Columbia graduates — about 46% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Visual & Performing Arts graduates from University of South Carolina-Columbia is $26,583.
Highest-Paying Careers for Visual & Performing Arts Graduates
Those who complete Visual & Performing Arts program at University of South Carolina-Columbia pursue many career paths. 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
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