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General Visual & Performing Arts in New York

General Visual & Performing Arts Schools in New York

Jobs for General Visual & Performing Arts Grads in New York

In this state, there are 49,160 people employed in jobs related to a Visual Arts degree, compared to 456,770 nationwide.

General Visual & Performing Arts Jobs Nationwide vs. NY

Wages for General Visual & Performing Arts Jobs in New York

Visual Arts grads earn an average of $116,859 in the state and $82,982 nationwide.

General Visual & Performing Arts Wages Nationwide vs. NY

Our data covers 19 colleges in New York offering Visual Arts degrees. Learn about the most popular 19 below:

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $29,771 after earning their degree at this institution. In-state undergraduate tuition runs about $6,440 a year.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $79,234 a year. Undergrads from New York pay around $5,696 a year in tuition.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $21,082 after earning their degree at this institution. The school admits about 73% of applicants. 79% of full-time students return after their first year.

Graduates earn a median salary of $31,471 in their first year after graduation. The school admits about 59% of applicants. 87% of full-time students return after their first year.

#5

SUNY Oneonta

Oneonta

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $33,955 after earning their degree at this institution. With an admission rate of 70%, getting in takes some planning. The full-time student retention rate is 78%.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $28,509 after earning their degree at this institution. In-state undergraduate tuition runs about $5,346 a year.

#7

SUNY Old Westbury

Old Westbury

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $40,111 a year. With an admission rate of 85%, getting in takes some planning. The full-time student retention rate is 74%.

Graduates earn a median salary of $25,604 in their first year after graduation. In-state undergraduate tuition runs about $5,170 a year.

Graduates earn a median salary of $29,416 in their first year after graduation. In-state undergraduate tuition runs about $5,206 a year.

Graduates earn a median salary of $29,167 in their first year after graduation. Undergrads from New York pay around $6,398 a year in tuition.

#11

Stony Brook University

Stony Brook

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $51,412 a year. About 49% of those who apply are admitted. 89% of full-time students return after their first year.

Graduates earn a median salary of $37,060 in their first year after graduation. In-state undergraduate tuition runs about $5,800 a year.

#13

The College of Westchester

White Plains

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $38,663 a year. The school admits about 95% of applicants. The full-time student retention rate is 61%.

#14

Iona University

New Rochelle

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $40,168 after earning their degree at this institution. The school admits about 91% of applicants. The full-time student retention rate is 80%.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $75,120 a year. The school admits about 58% of applicants. The full-time student retention rate is 89%.

Graduates earn a median salary of $31,231 in their first year after graduation. The school admits about 85% of applicants. The full-time student retention rate is 78%.

#17

Siena College

Loudonville

Graduates earn a median salary of $43,632 in their first year after graduation. About 71% of those who apply are admitted. The full-time student retention rate is 84%.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $34,559 a year. With an admission rate of 51%, getting in takes some planning. 81% of full-time students return after their first year.

Graduates earn a median salary of $37,333 in their first year after graduation. In-state undergraduate tuition runs about $6,376 a year.

General Visual & Performing Arts Careers in NY

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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