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Visual & Performing Arts Schools in Louisiana

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

In this state, Visual & Performing Arts is the 13th most popular major out of a total 31 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Visual & Performing Arts Majors in Louisiana

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 144
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 19
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 19
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 19

Gender Distribution

In Louisiana, 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 Louisiana is as follows:

  • Asian: 1.8%
  • Black or African American: 8.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 5.5%
  • White: 55.2%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 22.7%
  • Other Races: 6.7%
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Jobs for Visual & Performing Arts Grads in Louisiana

33,240 people in the state and 2,744,770 in the nation are employed in jobs related to visual and performing arts.

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Wages for Visual & Performing Arts Jobs in Louisiana

In this state, visual and performing arts grads earn an average of $47,800. Nationwide, they make an average of $64,340.

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There are 8 colleges in Louisiana that offer visual and performing arts degrees. Learn about the most popular 8 below:

67 Degrees in Major Awarded
64% Graduation Rate
34,285 Total Students

In their early career, Louisiana State University grads earn an average salary of $44,326. This public school has an average net price of $17,811. The average student takes 4.44 years to complete their degree at Louisiana State University.

27 Degrees in Major Awarded
37% Graduation Rate
8,375 Total Students

The average student takes 4.52 years to complete their degree at UNO. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 20 to 1. 94% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

24 Degrees in Major Awarded
85% Graduation Rate
13,927 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 80% get financial aid. The student loan default rate is 3.10% which is lower than average. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $39,749.

12 Degrees in Major Awarded
45% Graduation Rate
11,447 Total Students

19 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The 9.40% student loan default rate is lower than average. The average student takes 4.45 years to complete their degree at NSU.

11 Degrees in Major Awarded
48% Graduation Rate
16,450 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 96% of students receive it. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 79% are considered full time. The average student takes 4.68 years to complete their degree at UL Lafayette.

10 Degrees in Major Awarded
61% Graduation Rate
4,497 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.23 years. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $20,463. The 4.70% student loan default rate is lower than average.

9 Degrees in Major Awarded
39% Graduation Rate
14,426 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 97% get financial aid. 82% of the teachers are full time. Most students complete their degree in 4.64 years.

3 Degrees in Major Awarded
53% Graduation Rate
11,126 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $40,209 after graduation. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $11,304. Of all the students who attend this school, 99% get financial aid.

Visual & Performing Arts Careers in LA

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

Job Title LA Job Growth LA Median Salary
Archivists 25% $44,060
Film and Video Editors 18% $0
Dancers 16% $0
Communications Professors 13% $57,540
Art, Drama, and Music Professors 12% $56,740
Producers and Directors 12% $55,690
Commercial and Industrial Designers 12% $81,220
Actors 12% $0
Sports Entertainers and Performers 11% $0
Curators 11% $39,820
Museum Technicians and Conservators 11% $18,740
Fine Artists 11% $37,640
Managers 9% $79,900
Professors 9% $0
Graphic Designers 9% $41,510
Television, Video, and Motion Picture Camera Operators 9% $41,250
Writers and Authors 8% $36,040
Interior Designers 8% $37,630
Multimedia Artists and Animators 8% $50,270
High School Teachers 7% $50,280
Sound Engineering Technicians 7% $80,010
Musicians and Singers 7% $0
Art Directors 6% $63,080
Choreographers 3% $36,860
Designers 0% $89,870
Artists 0% $0
Fashion Designers 0% $0
Photographers -8% $30,220

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

Major Annual Graduates in LA
Theology & Religious Vocations 384
English Language & Literature 134
Foreign Languages & Linguistics 50
Liberal Arts & Humanities 21
Philosophy & Religious Studies 15

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