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General Visual & Performing Arts Schools in New York

In 2020-2021, 30 students earned their Visual Arts degrees in NY.

A General Visual & Performing Arts major is the 180th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of General Visual & Performing Arts Majors in New York

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 24
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 6
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 6
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 6

Gender Distribution

In New York, a visual arts major is equally popular with women and men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of visual arts majors in New York is as follows:

  • Asian: 3.3%
  • Black or African American: 6.7%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 13.3%
  • White: 40.0%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 33.3%
  • Other Races: 3.3%
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Jobs for General Visual & Performing Arts Grads in New York

49,180 people in the state and 452,670 in the nation are employed in jobs related to visual arts.

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Wages for General Visual & Performing Arts Jobs in New York

A typical salary for a visual arts grad in the state is $74,240, compared to a typical salary of $58,370 nationwide.

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There are 8 colleges in New York that offer visual arts degrees. Learn about the most popular 8 below:

6 Degrees in Major Awarded
86% Graduation Rate
7,501 Total Students

17 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. It takes the average student 4.24 years to graduate. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 1.30%.

6 Degrees in Major Awarded
65% Graduation Rate
7,592 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $41,172 a year. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 16 to 1. The student loan default rate of 3.80% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

5 Degrees in Major Awarded
96% Graduation Rate
30,135 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 6 to 1. The student loan default rate is 1.70% which is lower than average. 58% of students get financical aid.

5 Degrees in Major Awarded
55% Graduation Rate
15,227 Total Students

A typical student attending CCNY will pay a net price of $2,805. 15 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Graduates earn an average $45,588 after graduation.

#5

Purchase College

Purchase
3 Degrees in Major Awarded
63% Graduation Rate
3,685 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 41% are considered full time. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 84% of students receive it. The student loan default rate of 7.20% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

#6

Brooklyn College

Brooklyn
2 Degrees in Major Awarded
58% Graduation Rate
17,735 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 91% get financial aid. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 38% are considered full time. The student loan default rate of 4.50% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

2 Degrees in Major Awarded
83% Graduation Rate
21,322 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.14 years to graduate. 88% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 69% are considered full time.

1 Degrees in Major Awarded
76% Graduation Rate
32,347 Total Students

14 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $19,262. Of all the students who attend this school, 86% get financial aid.

General Visual & Performing Arts Careers in NY

Some of the careers visual arts majors go into include:

Job Title NY Job Growth NY Median Salary
Art, Drama, and Music Professors 17% $78,520
Fine Artists 10% $0
Artists 9% $68,200
Graphic Designers 8% $59,840
Art Directors 8% $108,470
Multimedia Artists and Animators 7% $79,630
Photographers -6% $43,210

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

Major Annual Graduates in NY
Music 1,070
Fine & Studio Arts 721
Design & Applied Arts 380
Film, Video & Photographic Arts 295
Drama & Theater Arts 266
Arts & Media Management 187
Other Visual Art 149
Dance 37

View all majors related to General Visual & Performing Arts

View Nationwide General Visual & Performing Arts Report

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