Visual & Performing Arts Schools in Kentucky
1,111 Visual & Performing Arts students earned their degrees in the state in 2022-2023.
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 |
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Master’s Degree | 113 |
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) | 16 |
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) | 16 |
Doctor’s Degree (Other) | 16 |
Post-Master’s Certificate | 10 |
Postbaccalaureate Certificate | 10 |
Gender Distribution
In Kentucky, a visual & performing arts major is more popular with women than with men.

Racial Distribution
The racial distribution of visual & performing arts majors in Kentucky is as follows:
- Asian: 2.2%
- Black or African American: 6.1%
- Hispanic or Latino: 4.9%
- White: 78.0%
- Non-Resident Alien: 2.6%
- Other Races: 6.2%

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 & performing arts jobs.

Wages for Visual & Performing Arts Jobs in Kentucky
In this state, visual & performing arts grads earn an average of $52,590. Nationwide, they make an average of $64,340.

Most Popular Visual & Performing Arts Programs in KY
There are 6 colleges in Kentucky that offer visual & performing arts degrees. Learn about the most popular 6 below:
It takes the average student 4.37 years to graduate. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $16,328. The full-time teacher rate is 83%.
Request InformationOf all the teachers who work at the school, 52% are considered full time. 13 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. It takes the average student 4.43 years to graduate.
Request InformationThis private school has an average net price of $21,053. Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid. It takes the average student 4.20 years to graduate.
Request Information76% of the teachers are full time. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 14 to 1. The average student takes 4.43 years to complete their degree at Morehead State University.
Request InformationA typical student attending Eastern will pay a net price of $10,158. It takes the average student 4.49 years to graduate. Of all the students who attend this school, 99% get financial aid.
Request InformationAn average student at Campbellsville University will pay a net price of $22,252. It takes the average student 4.43 years to graduate. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 23 to 1.
Request InformationVisual & Performing Arts Careers in KY
Some of the careers visual & performing arts majors go into include:
Job Title | KY Job Growth | KY Median Salary |
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Archivists | 50% | $44,710 |
Producers and Directors | 8% | $50,710 |
Interior Designers | 4% | $47,020 |
Artists | 0% | $0 |
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References
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
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