Visual & Performing Arts at University of Southern Maine
If you are interested in studying Visual & Performing Arts, you may want to check out the program at University of Southern Maine. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
University of Southern Maine is in Portland, ME.
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Online & Distance Learning at University of Southern Maine
Many students take online classes at University of Southern Maine. Among 7,604 students, 1,870 (25%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 2,803 (37%) took at least some classes online.
Visual & Performing Arts Rankings at University of Southern Maine
These rankings give you a sense of how University of Southern Maine’s Visual & Performing Arts program against other schools offering the same major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Maine | #1 of 7 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Maine | #5 of 7 |
| Best Value | New England (Region) | #13 of 85 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | New England (Region) | #64 of 85 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #450 of 1,176 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #792 of 1,185 |
Earnings for Visual & Performing Arts Graduates from University of Southern Maine
Students who complete University of Southern Maine’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 | $24,848 |
| 2 years | $21,192 |
| 3 years | $29,767 |
| 4 years | $29,512 |
| 5 years | $42,777 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years out, Visual & Performing Arts graduates from University of Southern Maine earn a median of $29,512, compared with $59,174 for all University of Southern Maine graduates — about 50% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Visual & Performing Arts graduates from University of Southern Maine stands at $18,703.
Top-Paying Careers for Visual & Performing Arts Graduates
Those who complete Visual & Performing Arts program at University of Southern Maine pursue many career paths. 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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