Visual & Performing Arts at Virginia Commonwealth University
What traits are you looking for in a school for Visual & Performing Arts, consider the program at Virginia Commonwealth University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Virginia Commonwealth University is in Richmond, VA.
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Online & Distance Learning at Virginia Commonwealth University
Online coursework is an option at Virginia Commonwealth University. Among 28,464 students, 2,830 (10%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 15,400 (54%) took at least some classes online.
Visual & Performing Arts Rankings at Virginia Commonwealth University
Rankings can help you compare Virginia Commonwealth University’s Visual & Performing Arts program against peer institutions.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Virginia | #10 of 27 |
| Best Value | Virginia | #13 of 27 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #62 of 265 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #178 of 263 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #364 of 1,185 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #751 of 1,176 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Virginia | #10 of 27 |
| Best Value | Virginia | #13 of 27 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #62 of 265 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #178 of 263 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #364 of 1,185 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #751 of 1,176 |
Earnings for Visual & Performing Arts Graduates from Virginia Commonwealth University
Graduates of Virginia Commonwealth University’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 | $25,686 |
| 2 years | $32,429 |
| 3 years | $32,313 |
| 4 years | $37,842 |
| 5 years | $44,195 |
Is this above or below average for the school? Four years after graduating, Visual & Performing Arts graduates from Virginia Commonwealth University take home a median $37,842, compared with $64,528 for all Virginia Commonwealth University graduates — about 41% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Visual & Performing Arts graduates from Virginia Commonwealth University comes in at $24,384.
Highest-Paying Careers for Visual & Performing Arts Graduates
Those who complete Visual & Performing Arts program at Virginia Commonwealth University pursue many career paths. Below are the best-paid careers for Visual & Performing Arts graduates, 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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