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Visual & Performing Arts Schools in Michigan

In 2020-2021, 469 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 354
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 89
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 89
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 89
Post-Master’s Certificate 26
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 26

Gender Distribution

In Michigan, 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 Michigan is as follows:

  • Asian: 4.7%
  • Black or African American: 6.6%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 6.2%
  • White: 52.2%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 25.4%
  • Other Races: 4.9%
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Jobs for Visual & Performing Arts Grads in Michigan

In this state, there are 58,970 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 Michigan

In this state, visual and 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 and performing arts degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

173 Degrees in Major Awarded
80% Graduation Rate
49,695 Total Students

The average student takes 4.35 years to complete their degree at Michigan State. The full-time teacher rate is 88%. Of all the students who attend this school, 71% get financial aid.

116 Degrees in Major Awarded
92% Graduation Rate
47,907 Total Students

66% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. This public school has an average net price of $14,878. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $62,027 after earning their degree at this institution.

#3

Cranbrook Academy of Art

Bloomfield Hills
57 Degrees in Major Awarded
126 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 4.50%. 77% of the teachers are full time.

29 Degrees in Major Awarded
47% Graduation Rate
26,241 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $40,269 a year. Of all the students who attend this school, 98% get financial aid. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 15 to 1.

25 Degrees in Major Awarded
45% Graduation Rate
16,294 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $39,128 after graduation. This public school has an average net price of $15,127. The student loan default rate is 7.10% which is lower than average.

21 Degrees in Major Awarded
53% Graduation Rate
19,887 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $40,533 after graduation. 82% of students get financical aid. 18 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

13 Degrees in Major Awarded
58% Graduation Rate
11,165 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 15 to 1. Most students complete their degree in 4.51 years. Of all the students who attend this school, 96% get financial aid.

#8

Central Michigan University

Mount Pleasant
12 Degrees in Major Awarded
62% Graduation Rate
17,311 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 4.80% which is lower than average. 18 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 76% of the teachers are full time.

10 Degrees in Major Awarded
62% Graduation Rate
1,512 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 5.40% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Graduates earn an average $35,298 after graduation. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time.

#10

Andrews University

Berrien Springs
6 Degrees in Major Awarded
63% Graduation Rate
3,162 Total Students

An average student at Andrews will pay a net price of $23,408. 100% of students get financical aid. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $41,315 after earning their degree at this institution.

Visual & Performing Arts Careers in MI

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

Job Title MI Job Growth MI Median Salary
Designers 17% $53,990
Archivists 13% $49,090
Curators 12% $46,300
Art, Drama, and Music Professors 12% $72,390
Set and Exhibit Designers 12% $46,270
Actors 11% $0
Communications Professors 11% $70,980
Producers and Directors 10% $55,830
Museum Technicians and Conservators 10% $33,570
Professors 9% $0
Writers and Authors 8% $54,580
Commercial and Industrial Designers 8% $78,010
Multimedia Artists and Animators 8% $58,180
Managers 7% $95,390
Sports Entertainers and Performers 7% $0
Sound Engineering Technicians 6% $60,290
High School Teachers 6% $62,040
Artist, Athlete, and Performer Agents and Business Managers 6% $75,510
Interior Designers 5% $46,320
Art Directors 5% $79,280
Graphic Designers 4% $44,480
Musicians and Singers 4% $0
Film and Video Editors 3% $54,660
Craft Artists 3% $37,350
Television, Video, and Motion Picture Camera Operators 3% $53,120
Music Directors and Composers 2% $45,100
Choreographers 0% $0
Fashion Designers 0% $57,710
Photographers -12% $0

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

Major Annual Graduates in MI
Theology & Religious Vocations 516
English Language & Literature 163
Foreign Languages & Linguistics 100
Philosophy & Religious Studies 45
Liberal Arts & Humanities 13

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