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Visual & Performing Arts Schools in Minnesota

In 2020-2021, 133 students earned their Visual & Performing Arts degrees in MN.

A Visual & Performing Arts major is the 19th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Visual & Performing Arts Majors in Minnesota

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 106
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 27
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 27
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 27

Gender Distribution

In Minnesota, 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 Minnesota is as follows:

  • Asian: 6.8%
  • Black or African American: 1.5%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 3.8%
  • White: 60.9%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 18.8%
  • Other Races: 8.3%
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Jobs for Visual & Performing Arts Grads in Minnesota

50,340 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 Minnesota

In this state, visual and performing arts grads earn an average of $55,740. Nationwide, they make an average of $64,340.

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There are 5 colleges in Minnesota that offer visual and performing arts degrees. Learn about the most popular 5 below:

76 Degrees in Major Awarded
80% Graduation Rate
52,017 Total Students

17 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 82% are considered full time. In their early career, UMN Twin Cities grads earn an average salary of $51,092.

29 Degrees in Major Awarded
64% Graduation Rate
760 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 24%. In their early career, MCAD grads earn an average salary of $33,820. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 9 to 1.

12 Degrees in Major Awarded
77% Graduation Rate
9,792 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 1.40% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Most students complete their degree in 4.15 years. 14 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

9 Degrees in Major Awarded
49% Graduation Rate
14,761 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.56 years. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $17,159. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $45,056 after earning their degree at this institution.

7 Degrees in Major Awarded
59% Graduation Rate
10,275 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $46,596 after graduation. 17 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 86% are considered full time.

Visual & Performing Arts Careers in MN

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

Job Title MN Job Growth MN Median Salary
Archivists 25% $41,570
Museum Technicians and Conservators 19% $40,650
Curators 14% $47,440
Set and Exhibit Designers 14% $48,900
Film and Video Editors 9% $0
Producers and Directors 8% $65,770
Actors 7% $0
Designers 7% $48,720
Managers 7% $118,410
Writers and Authors 6% $61,880
Sports Entertainers and Performers 6% $0
Craft Artists 6% $39,970
Communications Professors 6% $62,250
Fine Artists 5% $56,490
Art Directors 5% $89,150
Musicians and Singers 5% $0
Music Directors and Composers 5% $72,630
Art, Drama, and Music Professors 5% $67,320
High School Teachers 5% $61,570
Multimedia Artists and Animators 5% $59,690
Interior Designers 4% $56,410
Graphic Designers 4% $49,590
Choreographers 3% $38,470
Commercial and Industrial Designers 3% $65,110
Professors 2% $59,370
Sound Engineering Technicians 0% $43,030
Architecture Professors 0% $0
Fashion Designers 0% $51,760
Television, Video, and Motion Picture Camera Operators -3% $40,900
Photographers -15% $47,810

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

Major Annual Graduates in MN
Theology & Religious Vocations 435
English Language & Literature 168
Philosophy & Religious Studies 47
Foreign Languages & Linguistics 44
Liberal Arts & Humanities 4

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