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Visual & Performing Arts Schools in South Carolina

116 students earned Visual & Performing Arts degrees in South Carolina in the 2020-2021 year.

In terms of popularity, Visual & Performing Arts is the 13th most popular major in the state out of a total 31 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Visual & Performing Arts Majors in South Carolina

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 94
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 15
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 15
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 15
Post-Master’s Certificate 7
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 7

Gender Distribution

In South Carolina, 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 South Carolina is as follows:

  • Asian: 1.7%
  • Black or African American: 13.8%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 8.6%
  • White: 65.5%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 8.6%
  • Other Races: 1.7%
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Jobs for Visual & Performing Arts Grads in South Carolina

In this state, there are 25,290 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 South Carolina

In this state, visual and performing arts grads earn an average of $49,380. Nationwide, they make an average of $64,340.

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There are 8 colleges in South Carolina that offer visual and performing arts degrees. Learn about the most popular 8 below:

52 Degrees in Major Awarded
76% Graduation Rate
35,470 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.18 years. Of all the students who attend this school, 94% get financial aid. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $45,626 after earning their degree at this institution.

#2

Winthrop University

Rock Hill
26 Degrees in Major Awarded
56% Graduation Rate
5,576 Total Students

61% of the teachers are full time. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 6.50%. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $35,336 a year.

#3

College of Charleston

Charleston
10 Degrees in Major Awarded
71% Graduation Rate
10,384 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 15 to 1. 85% of students get financical aid. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $40,114 a year.

9 Degrees in Major Awarded
83% Graduation Rate
26,406 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $21,262. 16 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Graduates earn an average $51,690 after graduation.

#4

Furman University

Greenville
9 Degrees in Major Awarded
80% Graduation Rate
2,567 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $45,496 after earning their degree at this institution. This private school has an average net price of $32,563. It takes the average student 4.07 years to graduate.

#6

Bob Jones University

Greenville
5 Degrees in Major Awarded
63% Graduation Rate
3,029 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 12 to 1. This private institution charges an average net price of $13,757. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $33,798 a year.

3 Degrees in Major Awarded
44% Graduation Rate
10,118 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $14,129. The full-time teacher rate is 100%. The student loan default rate is 8.10% which is lower than average.

#8

Converse College

Spartanburg
2 Degrees in Major Awarded
56% Graduation Rate
1,377 Total Students

11 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 99% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. An average student at Converse will pay a net price of $25,534.

Visual & Performing Arts Careers in SC

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

Job Title SC Job Growth SC Median Salary
Dancers 20% $0
Film and Video Editors 18% $36,740
Producers and Directors 18% $47,510
Art, Drama, and Music Professors 14% $56,740
Television, Video, and Motion Picture Camera Operators 13% $29,510
Curators 13% $49,160
Multimedia Artists and Animators 12% $35,440
Actors 12% $0
Craft Artists 11% $0
Archivists 11% $39,170
High School Teachers 9% $53,320
Communications Professors 9% $63,880
Commercial and Industrial Designers 9% $74,830
Interior Designers 9% $42,780
Managers 8% $98,620
Sound Engineering Technicians 8% $47,230
Architecture Professors 8% $84,060
Museum Technicians and Conservators 7% $33,240
Music Directors and Composers 7% $53,150
Fine Artists 6% $19,650
Musicians and Singers 6% $0
Graphic Designers 5% $39,380
Art Directors 4% $65,440
Set and Exhibit Designers 0% $0
Fashion Designers 0% $49,130
Photographers -13% $32,180

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

Major Annual Graduates in SC
Theology & Religious Vocations 205
English Language & Literature 75
Foreign Languages & Linguistics 20
Liberal Arts & Humanities 13
Philosophy & Religious Studies 11

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