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Visual & Performing Arts in Iowa

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.

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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%
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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.

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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.

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There are 4 colleges in Iowa that offer visual & performing arts degrees. Learn about the most popular 4 below:

#1

University of Iowa

Iowa City
116 Degrees in Major Awarded
72% Graduation Rate
30,318 Total Students

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.

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22 Degrees in Major Awarded
43% Graduation Rate
2,015 Total Students

Students 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.

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18 Degrees in Major Awarded
75% Graduation Rate
31,822 Total Students

Most 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.

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7 Degrees in Major Awarded
64% Graduation Rate
9,507 Total Students

This 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.

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Visual & Performing Arts Careers in IA

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

Job Title IA Job Growth IA Median Salary
Artists 15% $51,650
Producers and Directors 11% $43,190
Interior Designers 6% $42,690

View Nationwide Visual & Performing Arts Report

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