Visual & Performing Arts at University of South Dakota
If you plan to study Visual & Performing Arts, consider the program at University of South Dakota. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
University of South Dakota is in Vermillion, SD.
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Online Class Availability at University of South Dakota
Distance learning is available at University of South Dakota. Of 10,619 students, 3,777 (36%) studied exclusively online and 3,110 (29%) took at least some classes online.
Visual & Performing Arts Rankings at University of South Dakota
Use these rankings to compare University of South Dakota’s Visual & Performing Arts program to other colleges that offer this major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | South Dakota | #2 of 3 |
| Best Value | South Dakota | #3 of 3 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | The Plains States (Region) | #56 of 92 |
| Best Value | The Plains States (Region) | #67 of 92 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #482 of 1,185 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #747 of 1,176 |
Earnings for Visual & Performing Arts Graduates from University of South Dakota
Students who complete University of South Dakota’s Visual & Performing Arts program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $27,373 |
| 2 years | $28,332 |
| 3 years | $30,706 |
| 4 years | $33,377 |
| 5 years | $35,280 |
Is this above or below average for the school? At the four-year mark, Visual & Performing Arts graduates from University of South Dakota report median earnings of $33,377, compared with $60,001 for all University of South Dakota graduates — about 44% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Visual & Performing Arts graduates from University of South Dakota stands at $27,000.
Highest-Paying Careers for Visual & Performing Arts Graduates
Those who complete Visual & Performing Arts program at University of South Dakota work across a variety of fields. Below are the best-paid 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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