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General Visual & Performing Arts Schools in Virginia

In 2020-2021, 11 students earned their Visual Arts degrees in VA.

A General Visual & Performing Arts major is the 151st most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of General Visual & Performing Arts Majors in Virginia

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 11

Gender Distribution

In Virginia, a visual arts major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 0.0%
  • Black or African American: 0.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 18.2%
  • White: 81.8%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.0%
  • Other Races: 0.0%
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Jobs for General Visual & Performing Arts Grads in Virginia

There are 10,560 people in the state and 452,670 people in the nation working in visual arts jobs.

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Wages for General Visual & Performing Arts Jobs in Virginia

In this state, visual arts grads earn an average of $60,540. Nationwide, they make an average of $58,370.

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There are 3 colleges in Virginia that offer visual arts degrees. Learn about the most popular 3 below:

6 Degrees in Major Awarded
70% Graduation Rate
38,541 Total Students

In their early career, GMU grads earn an average salary of $55,303. The average student takes 4.36 years to complete their degree at GMU. 75% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

#2

Regent University

Virginia Beach
4 Degrees in Major Awarded
59% Graduation Rate
10,483 Total Students

73% of the teachers are full time. Most students complete their degree in 4.42 years. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $24,888.

1 Degrees in Major Awarded
35% Graduation Rate
5,457 Total Students

A typical student attending Norfolk State will pay a net price of $15,657. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $32,746 after earning their degree at this institution. The full-time teacher rate is 100%.

General Visual & Performing Arts Careers in VA

Some of the careers visual arts majors go into include:

Job Title VA Job Growth VA Median Salary
Photographers 14% $32,820
Art Directors 13% $79,420
Graphic Designers 10% $55,560
Multimedia Artists and Animators 9% $63,570
Artists 7% $68,020
Fine Artists 5% $59,130

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

Major Annual Graduates in VA
Music 168
Design & Applied Arts 113
Drama & Theater Arts 81
Fine & Studio Arts 50
Film, Video & Photographic Arts 46
Arts & Media Management 34
Dance 18
Other Visual Art 1

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