Visual & Performing Arts at Western Michigan University
If you plan to study Visual & Performing Arts, take a look at what Western Michigan University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Western Michigan University is in Kalamazoo, MI.
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Online Class Availability at Western Michigan University
Distance learning is available at Western Michigan University. Among 16,744 students, 2,238 (13%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 7,676 (46%) took at least some classes online.
Visual & Performing Arts Rankings at Western Michigan University
Use these rankings to compare Western Michigan University’s Visual & Performing Arts program against peer institutions.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Michigan | #6 of 31 |
| Best Value | Michigan | #22 of 31 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #68 of 152 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #95 of 152 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #478 of 1,185 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #734 of 1,176 |
Earnings for Visual & Performing Arts Graduates from Western Michigan University
Graduates of Western Michigan 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 | $25,398 |
| 2 years | $29,219 |
| 3 years | $33,222 |
| 4 years | $38,367 |
| 5 years | $41,070 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years after graduating, Visual & Performing Arts graduates from Western Michigan University earn a median of $38,367, compared with $58,084 for all Western Michigan University graduates — about 34% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Visual & Performing Arts graduates from Western Michigan University is $27,241.
Highest-Paying Careers for Visual & Performing Arts Graduates
Those who complete Visual & Performing Arts program at Western Michigan University go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks the highest-paying 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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