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Visual & Performing Arts Schools in Missouri

In 2020-2021, 267 students earned their Visual & Performing Arts degrees in MO.

A Visual & Performing Arts major is the 15th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Visual & Performing Arts Majors in Missouri

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 228
Post-Master’s Certificate 22
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 22
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 17
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 17
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 17

Gender Distribution

In Missouri, 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 Missouri is as follows:

  • Asian: 1.5%
  • Black or African American: 5.6%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 8.6%
  • White: 60.7%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 17.6%
  • Other Races: 6.0%
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Jobs for Visual & Performing Arts Grads in Missouri

There are 49,380 people in the state and 2,744,770 people in the nation working in visual and performing arts jobs.

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Wages for Visual & Performing Arts Jobs in Missouri

Visual & Performing Arts grads earn an average of $54,280 in the state and $64,340 nationwide.

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

95 Degrees in Major Awarded
48% Graduation Rate
16,147 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 69%. 92% of students get financical aid. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $43,346 a year.

39 Degrees in Major Awarded
54% Graduation Rate
23,505 Total Students

In their early career, Missouri State grads earn an average salary of $37,811. 20 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The student loan default rate is 3.90% which is lower than average.

33 Degrees in Major Awarded
95% Graduation Rate
15,449 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 7 to 1. This private school has an average net price of $26,921. Graduates earn an average $64,543 after graduation.

#4

Lindenwood University

Saint Charles
26 Degrees in Major Awarded
50% Graduation Rate
7,382 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 14 to 1. Most students complete their degree in 4.40 years.

#5

Stephens College

Columbia
18 Degrees in Major Awarded
50% Graduation Rate
622 Total Students

The 4.70% student loan default rate is lower than average. Most students complete their degree in 4.08 years. This private institution charges an average net price of $22,460.

17 Degrees in Major Awarded
69% Graduation Rate
31,089 Total Students

The average student takes 4.36 years to complete their degree at Mizzou. The student loan default rate is 2.50% which is lower than average. The full-time teacher rate is 73%.

#7

Fontbonne University

Saint Louis
12 Degrees in Major Awarded
63% Graduation Rate
1,112 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $38,709 after graduation. This private institution charges an average net price of $15,359. The full-time teacher rate is 38%.

9 Degrees in Major Awarded
49% Graduation Rate
9,959 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time. The student loan default rate of 6.10% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $38,123 after earning their degree at this institution.

7 Degrees in Major Awarded
72% Graduation Rate
4,655 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $12,301. Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 2.60%.

#10

Webster University

Saint Louis
6 Degrees in Major Awarded
59% Graduation Rate
8,197 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time. The average student takes 4.41 years to complete their degree at Webster. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 98% of students receive it.

Visual & Performing Arts Careers in MO

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

Job Title MO Job Growth MO Median Salary
Art, Drama, and Music Professors 19% $70,720
Communications Professors 19% $66,850
Architecture Professors 17% $82,650
Curators 13% $59,150
Sports Entertainers and Performers 11% $0
Managers 10% $93,580
Archivists 8% $49,640
Writers and Authors 8% $55,250
Multimedia Artists and Animators 8% $57,280
Set and Exhibit Designers 8% $41,000
Art Directors 8% $82,350
Producers and Directors 8% $55,380
Designers 6% $32,410
Fashion Designers 6% $0
Museum Technicians and Conservators 6% $38,550
High School Teachers 5% $48,170
Graphic Designers 5% $47,740
Commercial and Industrial Designers 5% $59,370
Television, Video, and Motion Picture Camera Operators 4% $47,280
Interior Designers 3% $52,160
Musicians and Singers 2% $0
Photographers 1% $28,830
Music Directors and Composers 0% $49,280
Fine Artists -2% $36,130
Film and Video Editors -5% $52,530

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

Major Annual Graduates in MO
Theology & Religious Vocations 947
English Language & Literature 237
Foreign Languages & Linguistics 68
Philosophy & Religious Studies 29
Liberal Arts & Humanities 7

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