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Visual & Performing Arts Schools in Georgia

670 students earned Visual & Performing Arts degrees in Georgia in the 2020-2021 year.

As a degree choice, Visual & Performing Arts is the 9th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Visual & Performing Arts Majors in Georgia

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 630
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 21
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 21
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 21
Post-Master’s Certificate 19
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 19

Gender Distribution

In Georgia, 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 Georgia is as follows:

  • Asian: 2.1%
  • Black or African American: 8.5%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 4.0%
  • White: 37.8%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 43.1%
  • Other Races: 4.5%
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Jobs for Visual & Performing Arts Grads in Georgia

76,940 people in the state and 2,744,770 in the nation are employed in jobs related to visual and performing arts.

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Wages for Visual & Performing Arts Jobs in Georgia

A typical salary for a visual and performing arts grad in the state is $62,000, compared to a typical salary of $64,340 nationwide.

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There are 10 colleges in Georgia that offer visual and performing arts degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

476 Degrees in Major Awarded
68% Graduation Rate
14,265 Total Students

Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $44,632. The student to faculty ratio is 18 to 1. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $36,606 a year.

57 Degrees in Major Awarded
85% Graduation Rate
39,147 Total Students

17 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. In their early career, UGA grads earn an average salary of $48,858. 92% of students get financical aid.

55 Degrees in Major Awarded
54% Graduation Rate
36,360 Total Students

The 5.90% student loan default rate is lower than average. A typical student attending Georgia State will pay a net price of $17,242. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $34,072 after earning their degree at this institution.

30 Degrees in Major Awarded
38% Graduation Rate
8,372 Total Students

65% of the teachers are full time. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $33,372 a year. The student loan default rate of 6.00% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

15 Degrees in Major Awarded
50% Graduation Rate
26,949 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $15,571. Most students complete their degree in 4.58 years. The 5.30% student loan default rate is lower than average.

12 Degrees in Major Awarded
87% Graduation Rate
39,771 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 0.90% which is lower than average. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 19 to 1. 90% of the teachers are full time.

9 Degrees in Major Awarded
42% Graduation Rate
13,419 Total Students

The average student takes 4.64 years to complete their degree at University of West Georgia. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $16,588. 94% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

#8

Emory University

Atlanta
7 Degrees in Major Awarded
90% Graduation Rate
13,997 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 1.40% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $61,633 after earning their degree at this institution. 58% of students get financical aid.

4 Degrees in Major Awarded
66% Graduation Rate
9,006 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid. 96% of the teachers are full time. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $42,312 a year.

3 Degrees in Major Awarded
42% Graduation Rate
12,304 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $13,240. Graduates earn an average $35,864 after graduation. The student loan default rate is 7.40% which is lower than average.

Visual & Performing Arts Careers in GA

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

Job Title GA Job Growth GA Median Salary
Film and Video Editors 44% $52,420
Set and Exhibit Designers 39% $55,280
Archivists 33% $66,430
Television, Video, and Motion Picture Camera Operators 32% $58,480
Actors 31% $0
Producers and Directors 31% $73,470
Multimedia Artists and Animators 21% $57,020
Designers 20% $62,440
Sound Engineering Technicians 18% $59,450
Sports Entertainers and Performers 18% $0
Artist, Athlete, and Performer Agents and Business Managers 17% $54,870
Craft Artists 17% $52,080
Professors 15% $0
High School Teachers 15% $57,430
Art, Drama, and Music Professors 15% $64,250
Communications Professors 14% $63,910
Architecture Professors 14% $92,890
Interior Designers 14% $48,730
Commercial and Industrial Designers 14% $57,820
Curators 14% $43,230
Museum Technicians and Conservators 13% $40,490
Musicians and Singers 9% $0
Choreographers 9% $48,950
Managers 9% $109,920
Graphic Designers 8% $49,440
Writers and Authors 8% $56,420
Art Directors 7% $96,810
Artists 6% $100,780
Music Directors and Composers 6% $64,700
Photographers -12% $36,670

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

Major Annual Graduates in GA
Theology & Religious Vocations 477
English Language & Literature 129
Foreign Languages & Linguistics 80
Philosophy & Religious Studies 70
Liberal Arts & Humanities 20

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