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Visual & Performing Arts Schools in New York

In 2020-2021, 3,135 students earned their Visual & Performing Arts degrees in NY.

In this state, Visual & Performing Arts is the 8th most popular major out of a total 35 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Visual & Performing Arts Majors in New York

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 2,756
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 238
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 238
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 238
Post-Master’s Certificate 141
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 141

Gender Distribution

In New York, 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 York is as follows:

  • Asian: 6.5%
  • Black or African American: 4.7%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 7.3%
  • White: 37.5%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 38.2%
  • Other Races: 5.9%
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Jobs for Visual & Performing Arts Grads in New York

In this state, there are 241,820 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 New York

In this state, visual and performing arts grads earn an average of $85,300. Nationwide, they make an average of $64,340.

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

531 Degrees in Major Awarded
85% Graduation Rate
52,775 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 8 to 1. It takes the average student 4.13 years to graduate. This private institution charges an average net price of $38,569.

281 Degrees in Major Awarded
73% Graduation Rate
4,353 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 16% are considered full time. In their early career, Pratt Institute grads earn an average salary of $44,537. The student loan default rate of 4.50% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

#3

The New School

New York
244 Degrees in Major Awarded
72% Graduation Rate
9,047 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 84% of students receive it. 20% of the teachers are full time. Most students complete their degree in 4.23 years.

238 Degrees in Major Awarded
96% Graduation Rate
30,135 Total Students

49% of the teachers are full time. The student loan default rate is 1.70% which is lower than average. 58% of students get financical aid.

166 Degrees in Major Awarded
78% Graduation Rate
939 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.03 years to graduate. 28% of the teachers are full time. 88% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

145 Degrees in Major Awarded
72% Graduation Rate
3,692 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.22 years to graduate. The student loan default rate is 2.00% which is lower than average. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $48,384.

137 Degrees in Major Awarded
89% Graduation Rate
961 Total Students

The 4.70% student loan default rate is lower than average. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 39% are considered full time. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 5 to 1.

125 Degrees in Major Awarded
86% Graduation Rate
11,741 Total Students

This private institution charges an average net price of $31,340. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 10 to 1. 83% of students get financical aid.

#9

Brooklyn College

Brooklyn
98 Degrees in Major Awarded
58% Graduation Rate
17,735 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 4.50% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. The average student takes 4.60 years to complete their degree at Brooklyn College. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $3,067.

#10

Hunter College

New York
95 Degrees in Major Awarded
56% Graduation Rate
24,052 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $2,158. 94% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The student loan default rate is 3.10% which is lower than average.

Visual & Performing Arts Careers in NY

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

Job Title NY Job Growth NY Median Salary
Curators 21% $66,400
Museum Technicians and Conservators 18% $54,370
Architecture Professors 18% $119,770
Communications Professors 18% $74,660
Professors 17% $88,970
Art, Drama, and Music Professors 17% $78,520
Archivists 17% $50,780
Film and Video Editors 14% $76,580
Set and Exhibit Designers 13% $67,900
Musicians and Singers 13% $0
Sports Entertainers and Performers 13% $0
Producers and Directors 13% $96,590
Writers and Authors 12% $73,480
Music Directors and Composers 11% $53,020
Managers 10% $109,910
Fine Artists 10% $0
Artist, Athlete, and Performer Agents and Business Managers 10% $77,740
Dancers 10% $0
Artists 9% $68,200
Commercial and Industrial Designers 8% $68,520
Interior Designers 8% $62,760
Graphic Designers 8% $59,840
Art Directors 8% $108,470
Multimedia Artists and Animators 7% $79,630
High School Teachers 7% $81,290
Television, Video, and Motion Picture Camera Operators 5% $80,570
Fashion Designers 3% $79,110
Sound Engineering Technicians 2% $68,430
Photographers -6% $43,210

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

Major Annual Graduates in NY
English Language & Literature 829
Theology & Religious Vocations 672
Foreign Languages & Linguistics 611
Liberal Arts & Humanities 395
Philosophy & Religious Studies 324

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