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Visual & Performing Arts Schools in New Jersey

187 students earned Visual & Performing Arts degrees in New Jersey in the 2020-2021 year.

In this state, Visual & Performing Arts is the 19th most popular major out of a total 32 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Visual & Performing Arts Majors in New Jersey

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 150
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 30
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 30
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 30
Post-Master’s Certificate 7
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 7

Gender Distribution

In New Jersey, 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 New Jersey is as follows:

  • Asian: 3.7%
  • Black or African American: 9.1%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 8.6%
  • White: 53.5%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 17.6%
  • Other Races: 7.5%
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Jobs for Visual & Performing Arts Grads in New Jersey

73,330 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 New Jersey

A typical salary for a visual and performing arts grad in the state is $69,640, compared to a typical salary of $64,340 nationwide.

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

63 Degrees in Major Awarded
80% Graduation Rate
50,411 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $54,962 after graduation. Most students complete their degree in 4.26 years. The full-time teacher rate is 60%.

38 Degrees in Major Awarded
71% Graduation Rate
21,005 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $17,381. In their early career, Montclair State grads earn an average salary of $46,890. Of all the students who attend this school, 82% get financial aid.

#3

Princeton University

Princeton
22 Degrees in Major Awarded
96% Graduation Rate
7,853 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 83%. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 4 to 1. 62% of students get financical aid.

#4

Rowan University

Glassboro
17 Degrees in Major Awarded
72% Graduation Rate
19,678 Total Students

89% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Graduates earn an average $47,699 after graduation. Most students complete their degree in 4.36 years.

#5

Rider University

Lawrenceville
15 Degrees in Major Awarded
65% Graduation Rate
4,636 Total Students

This private school has an average net price of $27,882. 10 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The 4.70% student loan default rate is lower than average.

14 Degrees in Major Awarded
39% Graduation Rate
7,550 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 98% of students receive it. Graduates earn an average $40,933 after graduation. The average student takes 4.87 years to complete their degree at NJCU.

8 Degrees in Major Awarded
52% Graduation Rate
9,635 Total Students

In their early career, William Paterson University grads earn an average salary of $43,130. 13 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $18,498.

5 Degrees in Major Awarded
54% Graduation Rate
3,396 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $43,453 a year. 13 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The full-time teacher rate is 45%.

4 Degrees in Major Awarded
64% Graduation Rate
13,231 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 67%. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 2.60%. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $15,996.

#10

Kean University

Union
1 Degrees in Major Awarded
49% Graduation Rate
14,064 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $18,191. 94% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The average student takes 4.66 years to complete their degree at Kean.

Visual & Performing Arts Careers in NJ

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

Job Title NJ Job Growth NJ Median Salary
Dancers 14% $0
Sports Entertainers and Performers 13% $0
Professors 11% $62,670
Artist, Athlete, and Performer Agents and Business Managers 11% $74,290
Sound Engineering Technicians 10% $47,510
Producers and Directors 10% $75,830
Curators 9% $65,620
Musicians and Singers 9% $0
Art, Drama, and Music Professors 8% $75,310
Architecture Professors 8% $0
Actors 8% $0
Archivists 8% $63,600
Communications Professors 8% $81,190
Managers 7% $127,510
Commercial and Industrial Designers 7% $75,460
Interior Designers 6% $54,210
Fashion Designers 6% $59,470
Multimedia Artists and Animators 5% $81,000
Television, Video, and Motion Picture Camera Operators 5% $61,990
Art Directors 5% $100,060
Writers and Authors 5% $63,290
Music Directors and Composers 5% $64,240
High School Teachers 2% $74,700
Graphic Designers 1% $55,100
Museum Technicians and Conservators 0% $54,700
Fine Artists 0% $62,170
Photographers -31% $27,570

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

Major Annual Graduates in NJ
Philosophy & Religious Studies 584
Theology & Religious Vocations 268
English Language & Literature 232
Foreign Languages & Linguistics 106
Liberal Arts & Humanities 12

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