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Visual & Performing Arts in Alabama

Visual & Performing Arts Schools in Alabama

In 2022-2023, 1,269 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 84
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 19
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 19
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 19
Post-Master’s Certificate 13
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 13

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 1.5%
  • Black or African American: 17.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 4.6%
  • White: 67.5%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 3.2%
  • Other Races: 6.3%
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Jobs for Visual & Performing Arts Grads in Alabama

In this state, there are 28,080 people employed in jobs related to a visual & performing arts degree, compared to 2,744,770 nationwide.

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Wages for Visual & Performing Arts Jobs in Alabama

Visual & Performing Arts grads earn an average of $54,900 in the state and $64,340 nationwide.

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

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

The full-time teacher rate is 78%. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $20,888. The average student takes 4.34 years to complete their degree at UA.

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15 Degrees in Major Awarded
79% Graduation Rate
30,737 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 85% are considered full time. Of all the students who attend this school, 79% get financial aid. The student to faculty ratio is 20 to 1.

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7 Degrees in Major Awarded
45% Graduation Rate
14,224 Total Students

The average student takes 4.56 years to complete their degree at USA. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 96% of students receive it. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 16 to 1.

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7 Degrees in Major Awarded
48% Graduation Rate
2,016 Total Students

This private school has an average net price of $18,441. The average student takes 4.39 years to complete their degree at University of Mobile. 100% of the teachers are full time.

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5 Degrees in Major Awarded
46% Graduation Rate
9,238 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.66 years. Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid. 65% of the teachers are full time.

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2 Degrees in Major Awarded
61% Graduation Rate
22,563 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.44 years to graduate. The student to faculty ratio is 18 to 1. A typical student attending UAB will pay a net price of $16,755.

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2 Degrees in Major Awarded
50% Graduation Rate
8,086 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 18 to 1. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 98% of students receive it. The average student takes 4.67 years to complete their degree at UNA.

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Samford University

Birmingham
2 Degrees in Major Awarded
77% Graduation Rate
5,729 Total Students

The average student takes 4.16 years to complete their degree at Samford. 14 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid.

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2 Degrees in Major Awarded
30% Graduation Rate
5,212 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 99% get financial aid. 15 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $12,630.

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Visual & Performing Arts Careers in AL

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

Job Title AL Job Growth AL Median Salary
Archivists 14% $45,350
Interior Designers 3% $50,140
Producers and Directors 3% $53,320
Artists -15% $61,280

View Nationwide Visual & Performing Arts Report

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