Visual & Performing Arts Schools in Iowa
In 2022-2023, 1,321 students earned their Visual & Performing Arts degrees in IA.
As a degree choice, Visual & Performing Arts is the 11th most popular major in the state.
Education Levels of Visual & Performing Arts Majors in Iowa
Visual & Performing Arts majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:
Education Level | Number of Grads |
---|---|
Master’s Degree | 129 |
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) | 16 |
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) | 16 |
Doctor’s Degree (Other) | 16 |
Post-Master’s Certificate | 9 |
Postbaccalaureate Certificate | 9 |
Gender Distribution
In Iowa, a visual & performing arts major is more popular with women than with men.

Racial Distribution
The racial distribution of visual & performing arts majors in Iowa is as follows:
- Asian: 3.9%
- Black or African American: 3.3%
- Hispanic or Latino: 6.1%
- White: 72.6%
- Non-Resident Alien: 3.9%
- Other Races: 10.2%

Jobs for Visual & Performing Arts Grads in Iowa
26,150 people in the state and 2,744,770 in the nation are employed in jobs related to visual & performing arts.

Wages for Visual & Performing Arts Jobs in Iowa
In this state, visual & performing arts grads earn an average of $52,430. Nationwide, they make an average of $64,340.

Most Popular Visual & Performing Arts Programs in IA
There are 4 colleges in Iowa that offer visual & performing arts degrees. Learn about the most popular 4 below:
91% of students get financical aid. The average student takes 4.28 years to complete their degree at Iowa. 16 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.
Request InformationStudents enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 13 to 1. Most students complete their degree in 4.42 years. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 95% are considered full time.
Request InformationMost students complete their degree in 4.41 years. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $15,494. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 18 to 1.
Request InformationThis public school has an average net price of $14,414. The student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 78% are considered full time.
Request InformationVisual & Performing Arts Careers in IA
Some of the careers visual & performing arts majors go into include:
Job Title | IA Job Growth | IA Median Salary |
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Artists | 15% | $51,650 |
Producers and Directors | 11% | $43,190 |
Interior Designers | 6% | $42,690 |
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References
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
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