Visual & Performing Arts at West Texas A & M University
If you are interested in studying Visual & Performing Arts, you may want to check out the program at West Texas A & M University. Get started with the following essential facts.
West Texas A & M University is located in Canyon, TX.
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Studying Online at West Texas A & M University
Many students take online classes at West Texas A & M University. Of 9,045 students, 3,168 (35%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 2,729 (30%) took at least some classes online.
Visual & Performing Arts Rankings at West Texas A & M University
These rankings give you a sense of how West Texas A & M University’s Visual & Performing Arts program against other schools offering the same major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Texas | #19 of 62 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southwest (Region) | #24 of 106 |
| Best Value | Texas | #51 of 62 |
| Best Value | Southwest (Region) | #86 of 105 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #317 of 1,185 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #799 of 1,176 |
Earnings for Visual & Performing Arts Graduates from West Texas A & M University
Graduates of West Texas A & M University’s Visual & Performing Arts program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $35,423 |
| 2 years | $34,426 |
| 3 years | $42,604 |
| 4 years | $49,232 |
| 5 years | $47,395 |
How does this compare to the school overall? At the four-year mark, Visual & Performing Arts graduates from West Texas A & M University take home a median $49,232, compared with $51,655 for all West Texas A & M University graduates — about 5% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Visual & Performing Arts graduates from West Texas A & M University stands at $23,539.
Top-Paying Careers for Visual & Performing Arts Graduates
Graduates of the Visual & Performing Arts program at West Texas A & M University go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks 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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