Visual & Performing Arts at Western Carolina University
If you plan to study visual & performing arts, take a look at what Western Carolina University has to offer and decide if the program is a good match for you. Get started with the following essential facts.WCU is located in Cullowhee, North Carolina and approximately 12,243 students attend the school each year.
Want to know more about the career opportunities in this field? Check out the Careers in Visual & Performing Arts section at the bottom of this page.
WCU Visual & Performing Arts Degrees Available
- Basic Certificate in Visual & Performing Arts (Less Than 1 Year)
- Bachelor’s Degree in Visual & Performing Arts
WCU Visual & Performing Arts Rankings
Visual & Performing Arts Student Demographics at WCU
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the visual & performing arts majors at Western Carolina University.
Concentrations Within Visual & Performing Arts
Visual & Performing Arts majors may want to concentrate their studies in one of these areas. The table shows all degrees awarded in this field awarded for all degree levels at Western Carolina University. A concentration may not be available for your level.
Concentration | Annual Degrees Awarded |
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Fine & Studio Arts | 4 |
Careers That Visual & Performing Arts Grads May Go Into
A degree in visual & performing arts can lead to the following careers. Since job numbers and average salaries can vary by geographic location, we have only included the numbers for NC, the home state for Western Carolina University.
Occupation | Jobs in NC | Average Salary in NC |
---|---|---|
High School Teachers | 25,240 | $47,580 |
Managers | 11,990 | $121,500 |
Graphic Designers | 6,460 | $49,700 |
Professors | 5,220 | $70,590 |
Art, Drama, and Music Professors | 2,860 | $66,640 |
References
*The racial-ethnic minorities count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.
More about our data sources and methodologies.