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Visual & Performing Arts in Michigan

Visual & Performing Arts Schools in Michigan

In 2022-2023, 3,490 students earned their Visual & Performing Arts degrees in MI.

In terms of popularity, Visual & Performing Arts is the 11th most popular major in the state out of a total 31 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Visual & Performing Arts Majors in Michigan

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 365
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 81
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 81
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 81
Post-Master’s Certificate 36
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 36

Gender Distribution

In Michigan, 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 Michigan is as follows:

  • Asian: 3.5%
  • Black or African American: 9.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 6.3%
  • White: 67.0%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 6.0%
  • Other Races: 8.2%
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Jobs for Visual & Performing Arts Grads in Michigan

There are 58,970 people in the state and 2,744,770 people in the nation working in visual & performing arts jobs.

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Wages for Visual & Performing Arts Jobs in Michigan

In this state, visual & performing arts grads earn an average of $60,140. Nationwide, they make an average of $64,340.

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There are 10 colleges in Michigan that offer visual & performing arts degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

173 Degrees in Major Awarded
82% Graduation Rate
49,695 Total Students

The average student takes 4.35 years to complete their degree at Michigan State. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 94% of students receive it. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 17 to 1.

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116 Degrees in Major Awarded
93% Graduation Rate
47,907 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 82%. It takes the average student 4.16 years to graduate. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $16,792.

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Cranbrook Academy of Art

Bloomfield Hills
57 Degrees in Major Awarded
126 Total Students

77% of the teachers are full time.

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29 Degrees in Major Awarded
52% Graduation Rate
26,241 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 58% are considered full time. Of all the students who attend this school, 98% get financial aid. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $14,055.

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25 Degrees in Major Awarded
47% Graduation Rate
16,294 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 96% get financial aid. This public school has an average net price of $15,472. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 14 to 1.

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21 Degrees in Major Awarded
57% Graduation Rate
19,887 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 94% of students receive it. The student to faculty ratio is 16 to 1. This public school has an average net price of $19,884.

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13 Degrees in Major Awarded
59% Graduation Rate
11,165 Total Students

72% of the teachers are full time. Most students complete their degree in 4.51 years. 97% of students get financical aid.

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#8

Central Michigan University

Mount Pleasant
12 Degrees in Major Awarded
64% Graduation Rate
17,311 Total Students

The average student takes 4.65 years to complete their degree at Central Michigan. This public school has an average net price of $14,630. 99% of students get financical aid.

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10 Degrees in Major Awarded
55% Graduation Rate
1,512 Total Students

This private school has an average net price of $33,834. Of all the students who attend this school, 98% get financial aid. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time.

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Andrews University

Berrien Springs
6 Degrees in Major Awarded
61% Graduation Rate
3,162 Total Students

10 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. It takes the average student 4.45 years to graduate. 62% of the teachers are full time.

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Visual & Performing Arts Careers in MI

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

Job Title MI Job Growth MI Median Salary
Archivists 13% $49,090
Producers and Directors 10% $55,830
Interior Designers 5% $46,320

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