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Visual & Performing Arts at University of South Dakota

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.

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):

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

Visual & Performing Arts earnings compared with all majors at University of South Dakota

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

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