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Visual & Performing Arts Schools in Connecticut

395 students earned Visual & Performing Arts degrees in Connecticut in the 2020-2021 year.

In this state, Visual & Performing Arts is the 10th most popular major out of a total 30 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Visual & Performing Arts Majors in Connecticut

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 349
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 29
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 29
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 29
Post-Master’s Certificate 17
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 17

Gender Distribution

In Connecticut, 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 Connecticut is as follows:

  • Asian: 8.6%
  • Black or African American: 4.3%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 9.9%
  • White: 43.5%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 28.1%
  • Other Races: 5.6%
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Jobs for Visual & Performing Arts Grads in Connecticut

There are 34,830 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 Connecticut

A typical salary for a visual and performing arts grad in the state is $73,710, compared to a typical salary of $64,340 nationwide.

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There are 7 colleges in Connecticut that offer visual and performing arts degrees. Learn about the most popular 7 below:

#1

Yale University

New Haven
226 Degrees in Major Awarded
97% Graduation Rate
12,060 Total Students

61% of students get financical aid. In their early career, Yale grads earn an average salary of $72,046. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 0.70%.

#2

University of Hartford

West Hartford
89 Degrees in Major Awarded
60% Graduation Rate
6,493 Total Students

The 5.10% student loan default rate is lower than average. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $40,544 after earning their degree at this institution. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 8 to 1.

43 Degrees in Major Awarded
85% Graduation Rate
27,215 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 77% get financial aid. It takes the average student 4.16 years to graduate. The full-time teacher rate is 69%.

#4

Wesleyan University

Middletown
15 Degrees in Major Awarded
89% Graduation Rate
3,053 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 8 to 1. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 1.10%. 89% of the teachers are full time.

14 Degrees in Major Awarded
70% Graduation Rate
9,313 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.07 years. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 14 to 1. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 36% are considered full time.

6 Degrees in Major Awarded
49% Graduation Rate
5,246 Total Students

12 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. In their early career, WestConn grads earn an average salary of $42,888. The average student takes 4.42 years to complete their degree at WestConn.

2 Degrees in Major Awarded
51% Graduation Rate
10,652 Total Students

The average student takes 4.58 years to complete their degree at CCSU. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 14 to 1. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $16,723.

Visual & Performing Arts Careers in CT

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

Job Title CT Job Growth CT Median Salary
Film and Video Editors 14% $65,970
Curators 12% $66,530
Actors 12% $0
Archivists 10% $62,820
Set and Exhibit Designers 10% $49,270
Museum Technicians and Conservators 9% $54,980
Managers 9% $118,140
Commercial and Industrial Designers 8% $66,930
Writers and Authors 6% $74,860
Art, Drama, and Music Professors 6% $87,430
Musicians and Singers 6% $0
Art Directors 6% $89,940
Graphic Designers 6% $56,600
Multimedia Artists and Animators 5% $94,140
Music Directors and Composers 5% $50,280
Professors 5% $0
Communications Professors 5% $82,880
Producers and Directors 4% $70,380
Designers 4% $61,880
Interior Designers 4% $0
Fine Artists 4% $64,070
Sound Engineering Technicians 3% $87,980
Television, Video, and Motion Picture Camera Operators 3% $39,630
Artists 0% $54,390
High School Teachers -3% $76,770
Choreographers -4% $56,110
Photographers -7% $38,090

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

Major Annual Graduates in CT
Theology & Religious Vocations 230
Philosophy & Religious Studies 119
Foreign Languages & Linguistics 110
English Language & Literature 97
Liberal Arts & Humanities 34

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