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General Visual & Performing Arts in Massachusetts

General Visual & Performing Arts Schools in Massachusetts

Jobs for General Visual & Performing Arts Grads in Massachusetts

In this state, there are 14,000 people employed in jobs related to a Visual Arts degree, compared to 456,770 nationwide.

General Visual & Performing Arts Jobs Nationwide vs. MA

Wages for General Visual & Performing Arts Jobs in Massachusetts

A typical salary for a Visual Arts grad in the state is $96,785, compared to a typical salary of $82,982 nationwide.

General Visual & Performing Arts Wages Nationwide vs. MA

Our data covers 5 colleges in Massachusetts offering Visual Arts degrees. Learn about the most popular 5 below:

#1

Harvard University

Cambridge

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $92,518 a year. The school admits about 3% of applicants. 99% of full-time students return after their first year.

#2

Lesley University

Cambridge

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $39,406 after earning their degree at this institution. About 94% of those who apply are admitted. 77% of full-time students return after their first year.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $48,020 after earning their degree at this institution. With an admission rate of 21%, getting in takes some planning. 93% of full-time students return after their first year.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $74,155 after earning their degree at this institution. About 6% of those who apply are admitted. 98% of full-time students return after their first year.

Graduates earn a median salary of $35,271 in their first year after graduation. With an admission rate of 92%, getting in takes some planning. 69% of full-time students return after their first year.

General Visual & Performing Arts Careers in MA

Some of the careers Visual Arts majors go into include:

Job Title Nationwide Job Growth Nationwide Median Salary
Artists and Related Workers, All Other 14% $83,610
Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary 9% $46,983
Special Effects Artists and Animators 6% $57,836
Craft Artists 6% $76,826
Graphic Designers 5% $66,386
Art Directors 1% $103,285
Photographers -4% $75,743
Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators -4% $69,338

Below are some popular majors that are similar to Visual Arts.

Major Annual Graduates Nationwide
Design & Applied Arts 38,798
Fine & Studio Arts 37,770
Music 25,853
Film, Video & Photographic Arts 18,927
Drama & Theater Arts 16,640
Arts & Media Management 4,430
Dance 3,274
Other Visual Art 941

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