Visual & Performing Arts at West Chester University of Pennsylvania
If you are interested in studying Visual & Performing Arts, consider the program at West Chester University of Pennsylvania. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
West Chester University of Pennsylvania sits in West Chester, PA.
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Online Class Availability at West Chester University of Pennsylvania
Online coursework is an option at West Chester University of Pennsylvania. Of 17,171 students, 1,838 (11%) studied exclusively online and 6,890 (40%) took at least some classes online.
Visual & Performing Arts Rankings at West Chester University of Pennsylvania
Use these rankings to compare West Chester University of Pennsylvania’s Visual & Performing Arts program against other schools offering the same major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Pennsylvania | #4 of 54 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #9 of 219 |
| Best Value | Pennsylvania | #21 of 53 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #47 of 1,185 |
| Best Value | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #118 of 215 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #835 of 1,176 |
Earnings for Visual & Performing Arts Graduates from West Chester University of Pennsylvania
Those who finish West Chester University of Pennsylvania’s Visual & Performing Arts program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $36,810 |
| 2 years | $39,844 |
| 3 years | $45,018 |
| 4 years | $48,647 |
| 5 years | $52,180 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? At the four-year mark, Visual & Performing Arts graduates from West Chester University of Pennsylvania earn a median of $48,647, compared with $62,314 for all West Chester University of Pennsylvania graduates — about 22% lower than the school-wide median.
Top-Paying Careers for Visual & Performing Arts Graduates
Graduates of the Visual & Performing Arts program at West Chester University of Pennsylvania go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks the highest-paying 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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