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Visual & Performing Arts Schools in Kentucky

127 Visual & Performing Arts students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

As a degree choice, Visual & Performing Arts is the 16th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Visual & Performing Arts Majors in Kentucky

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 101
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 19
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 19
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 19
Post-Master’s Certificate 7
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 7

Gender Distribution

In Kentucky, 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 Kentucky is as follows:

  • Asian: 3.9%
  • Black or African American: 4.7%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 3.1%
  • White: 72.4%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 10.2%
  • Other Races: 5.5%
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Jobs for Visual & Performing Arts Grads in Kentucky

There are 23,350 people in the state and 2,744,770 people in the nation working in visual and performing arts jobs.

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Wages for Visual & Performing Arts Jobs in Kentucky

Visual & Performing Arts grads earn an average of $52,590 in the state and $64,340 nationwide.

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There are 6 colleges in Kentucky that offer visual and performing arts degrees. Learn about the most popular 6 below:

67 Degrees in Major Awarded
66% Graduation Rate
29,986 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.37 years to graduate. In their early career, UK grads earn an average salary of $43,231. The full-time teacher rate is 88%.

34 Degrees in Major Awarded
57% Graduation Rate
22,211 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.43 years to graduate. The student loan default rate is 4.40% which is lower than average. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 54% are considered full time.

#3

Asbury University

Wilmore
15 Degrees in Major Awarded
62% Graduation Rate
1,741 Total Students

12 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The student loan default rate of 6.10% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. 48% of the teachers are full time.

6 Degrees in Major Awarded
45% Graduation Rate
9,304 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 75%. The average student takes 4.43 years to complete their degree at Morehead State University. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $12,096.

3 Degrees in Major Awarded
51% Graduation Rate
14,465 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 60%. In their early career, Eastern grads earn an average salary of $34,723. Of all the students who attend this school, 99% get financial aid.

#6

Campbellsville University

Campbellsville
2 Degrees in Major Awarded
41% Graduation Rate
12,771 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 9.60% which is lower than average. An average student at Campbellsville University will pay a net price of $19,819. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $32,356 a year.

Visual & Performing Arts Careers in KY

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

Job Title KY Job Growth KY Median Salary
Archivists 50% $44,710
Curators 18% $47,580
Film and Video Editors 17% $51,430
Architecture Professors 17% $0
Art, Drama, and Music Professors 9% $73,630
Managers 9% $89,310
Producers and Directors 8% $50,710
Communications Professors 7% $62,210
Professors 7% $46,830
Sports Entertainers and Performers 6% $0
Multimedia Artists and Animators 6% $50,540
High School Teachers 6% $55,690
Writers and Authors 4% $50,530
Interior Designers 4% $47,020
Television, Video, and Motion Picture Camera Operators 4% $34,420
Musicians and Singers 3% $0
Art Directors 2% $74,450
Fine Artists 0% $39,730
Fashion Designers 0% $0
Music Directors and Composers 0% $41,290
Artists 0% $0
Museum Technicians and Conservators 0% $37,640
Designers 0% $42,710
Graphic Designers -3% $40,130
Commercial and Industrial Designers -3% $59,930
Photographers -22% $33,870

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

Major Annual Graduates in KY
Theology & Religious Vocations 941
English Language & Literature 135
Foreign Languages & Linguistics 31
Liberal Arts & Humanities 12
Philosophy & Religious Studies 9

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