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Visual & Performing Arts in Iowa

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Visual & Performing Arts Schools in Iowa

In 2020-2021, 163 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 124
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 22
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 22
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 22
Post-Master’s Certificate 17
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 17

Gender Distribution

In Iowa, a visual and performing arts major is more popular with men than with women.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of visual and performing arts majors in Iowa is as follows:

  • Asian: 1.8%
  • Black or African American: 9.2%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 6.7%
  • White: 57.1%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 15.3%
  • Other Races: 9.8%
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Jobs for Visual & Performing Arts Grads in Iowa

In this state, there are 26,150 people employed in jobs related to a visual and performing arts degree, compared to 2,744,770 nationwide.

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Wages for Visual & Performing Arts Jobs in Iowa

Visual & Performing Arts grads earn an average of $52,430 in the state and $64,340 nationwide.

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

#1

University of Iowa

Iowa City
116 Degrees in Major Awarded
73% Graduation Rate
30,318 Total Students

86% of the teachers are full time. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $19,401. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 87% of students receive it.

22 Degrees in Major Awarded
70% Graduation Rate
2,015 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.42 years. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $14,052. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 87% of students receive it.

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

93% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $48,810 a year. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 18 to 1.

7 Degrees in Major Awarded
65% Graduation Rate
9,507 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.39 years to graduate. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $16,438. 80% of the teachers are full time.

Visual & Performing Arts Careers in IA

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

Job Title IA Job Growth IA Median Salary
Museum Technicians and Conservators 22% $41,250
Actors 20% $0
Artists 15% $51,650
Curators 15% $45,250
Craft Artists 14% $0
Multimedia Artists and Animators 14% $49,690
Architecture Professors 13% $70,150
Film and Video Editors 13% $49,740
Television, Video, and Motion Picture Camera Operators 13% $33,960
Art, Drama, and Music Professors 12% $72,480
Designers 12% $30,190
Producers and Directors 11% $43,190
Writers and Authors 10% $49,440
Professors 9% $54,370
Fine Artists 9% $44,380
Commercial and Industrial Designers 8% $58,390
Communications Professors 8% $80,340
High School Teachers 7% $56,040
Choreographers 7% $0
Musicians and Singers 7% $0
Managers 6% $90,210
Interior Designers 6% $42,690
Graphic Designers 6% $40,720
Dancers 6% $0
Art Directors 5% $70,970
Music Directors and Composers 0% $51,940
Sound Engineering Technicians 0% $50,860
Photographers -11% $25,570

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

Major Annual Graduates in IA
English Language & Literature 151
Theology & Religious Vocations 78
Foreign Languages & Linguistics 52
Philosophy & Religious Studies 27
Liberal Arts & Humanities 3

View all majors related to Visual & Performing Arts

View Nationwide Visual & Performing Arts Report

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