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Visual & Performing Arts Schools in Alabama

In 2020-2021, 86 students earned their Visual & Performing Arts degrees in AL.

In this state, Visual & Performing Arts is the 20th most popular major out of a total 30 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Visual & Performing Arts Majors in Alabama

Visual & Performing Arts majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 72
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 10
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 10
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 10
Post-Master’s Certificate 4
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 4

Gender Distribution

In Alabama, a visual and performing arts major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of visual and performing arts majors in Alabama is as follows:

  • Asian: 1.2%
  • Black or African American: 8.1%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 0.0%
  • White: 70.9%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 14.0%
  • Other Races: 5.8%
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Jobs for Visual & Performing Arts Grads in Alabama

There are 28,080 people in the state and 2,744,770 people in the nation working in visual and performing arts jobs.

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Wages for Visual & Performing Arts Jobs in Alabama

A typical salary for a visual and performing arts grad in the state is $54,900, compared to a typical salary of $64,340 nationwide.

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There are 9 colleges in Alabama that offer visual and performing arts degrees. Learn about the most popular 9 below:

44 Degrees in Major Awarded
72% Graduation Rate
37,840 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 20 to 1. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $20,917. The student loan default rate of 4.00% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

15 Degrees in Major Awarded
78% Graduation Rate
30,737 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 20 to 1. It takes the average student 4.42 years to graduate. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $24,018.

7 Degrees in Major Awarded
43% Graduation Rate
14,224 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 63% are considered full time. 95% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The student loan default rate of 6.30% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

7 Degrees in Major Awarded
50% Graduation Rate
2,016 Total Students

100% of the teachers are full time. The student loan default rate of 7.20% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $23,416.

5 Degrees in Major Awarded
42% Graduation Rate
9,238 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 21 to 1. Graduates earn an average $34,081 after graduation. The student loan default rate of 6.30% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

2 Degrees in Major Awarded
58% Graduation Rate
22,563 Total Students

A typical student attending UAB will pay a net price of $16,530. It takes the average student 4.44 years to graduate. The full-time teacher rate is 76%.

2 Degrees in Major Awarded
46% Graduation Rate
8,086 Total Students

The average student takes 4.67 years to complete their degree at UNA. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 96% of students receive it. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $35,791 a year.

#6

Samford University

Birmingham
2 Degrees in Major Awarded
76% Graduation Rate
5,729 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid. In their early career, Samford grads earn an average salary of $45,778. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 99% are considered full time.

2 Degrees in Major Awarded
34% Graduation Rate
5,212 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 98% of students receive it. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 71% are considered full time. This public school has an average net price of $13,678.

Visual & Performing Arts Careers in AL

Some of the careers visual and performing arts majors go into include:

Job Title AL Job Growth AL Median Salary
Museum Technicians and Conservators 20% $39,920
Film and Video Editors 17% $45,650
Fine Artists 14% $0
Archivists 14% $45,350
Commercial and Industrial Designers 13% $64,170
Architecture Professors 10% $81,410
Communications Professors 10% $60,000
Sports Entertainers and Performers 9% $0
Art, Drama, and Music Professors 9% $62,570
Curators 8% $54,250
Craft Artists 7% $34,360
Musicians and Singers 6% $0
Professors 6% $19,900
Managers 6% $101,560
Television, Video, and Motion Picture Camera Operators 5% $48,350
Interior Designers 3% $50,140
High School Teachers 3% $51,440
Art Directors 3% $76,040
Producers and Directors 3% $53,320
Graphic Designers 2% $41,760
Writers and Authors 2% $48,080
Artist, Athlete, and Performer Agents and Business Managers 0% $0
Set and Exhibit Designers 0% $47,750
Multimedia Artists and Animators 0% $59,550
Sound Engineering Technicians 0% $29,110
Artists -15% $61,280
Photographers -21% $35,820

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to visual and performing arts.

Major Annual Graduates in AL
English Language & Literature 115
Theology & Religious Vocations 86
Liberal Arts & Humanities 40
Philosophy & Religious Studies 38
Foreign Languages & Linguistics 21

View all majors related to Visual & Performing Arts

View Nationwide Visual & Performing Arts Report

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