Visual & Performing Arts Schools in Colorado
2,016 students earned Visual & Performing Arts degrees in Colorado in the 2022-2023 year.
A Visual & Performing Arts major is the 13th most popular major in this state.
Education Levels of Visual & Performing Arts Majors in Colorado
Visual & Performing Arts majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:
Education Level | Number of Grads |
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Master’s Degree | 218 |
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) | 34 |
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) | 34 |
Doctor’s Degree (Other) | 34 |
Post-Master’s Certificate | 2 |
Postbaccalaureate Certificate | 2 |
Gender Distribution
In Colorado, a visual & performing arts major is more popular with women than with men.

Racial Distribution
The racial distribution of visual & performing arts majors in Colorado is as follows:
- Asian: 3.6%
- Black or African American: 2.8%
- Hispanic or Latino: 15.2%
- White: 67.4%
- Non-Resident Alien: 2.1%
- Other Races: 8.9%

Jobs for Visual & Performing Arts Grads in Colorado
44,900 people in the state and 2,744,770 in the nation are employed in jobs related to visual & performing arts.

Wages for Visual & Performing Arts Jobs in Colorado
A typical salary for a visual & performing arts grad in the state is $56,670, compared to a typical salary of $64,340 nationwide.

Most Popular Visual & Performing Arts Programs in CO
There are 6 colleges in Colorado that offer visual & performing arts degrees. Learn about the most popular 6 below:
Of all the teachers who work at the school, 74% are considered full time. 68% of students get financical aid. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $20,971.
Request InformationThis public school has an average net price of $18,512. 84% of students get financical aid. The average student takes 4.40 years to complete their degree at Colorado State.
Request InformationOf all the teachers who work at the school, 58% are considered full time. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $17,465. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 14 to 1.
Request Information100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. 48% of the teachers are full time. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 8 to 1.
Request InformationOf all the students who attend this school, 94% get financial aid. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 17 to 1. 66% of the teachers are full time.
Request InformationA typical student attending Western will pay a net price of $15,175. The full-time teacher rate is 73%. Of all the students who attend this school, 94% get financial aid.
Request InformationVisual & Performing Arts Careers in CO
Some of the careers visual & performing arts majors go into include:
Job Title | CO Job Growth | CO Median Salary |
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Producers and Directors | 24% | $58,830 |
Interior Designers | 21% | $47,580 |
Archivists | 17% | $42,500 |
Artists | 11% | $44,050 |
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References
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
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