Visual & Performing Arts at Western Connecticut State University
If you plan to study Visual & Performing Arts, consider the program at Western Connecticut State University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Western Connecticut State University is in Danbury, CT.
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Studying Online at Western Connecticut State University
Distance learning is available at Western Connecticut State University. Of 4,169 students, 397 (10%) studied exclusively online and 1,818 (44%) took at least some classes online.
Visual & Performing Arts Rankings at Western Connecticut State University
Rankings can help you compare Western Connecticut State University’s Visual & Performing Arts program to other colleges that offer this major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Connecticut | #4 of 14 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Connecticut | #14 of 14 |
| Best Value | New England (Region) | #33 of 85 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | New England (Region) | #72 of 85 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #766 of 1,176 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #917 of 1,185 |
Earnings for Visual & Performing Arts Graduates from Western Connecticut State University
Those who finish Western Connecticut State 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 | $22,919 |
| 2 years | $21,120 |
| 3 years | $24,955 |
| 4 years | $21,689 |
| 5 years | $28,374 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? At the four-year mark, Visual & Performing Arts graduates from Western Connecticut State University take home a median $21,689, compared with $53,070 for all Western Connecticut State University graduates — about 59% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Visual & Performing Arts graduates from Western Connecticut State University comes in at $26,512.
Best-Paid Careers for Visual & Performing Arts Graduates
Those who complete Visual & Performing Arts program at Western Connecticut State University work across a variety of fields. The table below ranks 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 |
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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