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Visual & Performing Arts at University of South Carolina-Columbia

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.

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):

Median earnings by years after graduation for Visual & Performing Arts at University of South Carolina-Columbia
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.

Visual & Performing Arts earnings compared with all majors at University of South Carolina-Columbia

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

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