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Visual & Performing Arts at University of Southern Maine

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.

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):

Median earnings by years after graduation for Visual & Performing Arts at University of Southern Maine
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.

Visual & Performing Arts earnings compared with all majors at University of Southern Maine

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

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