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Visual & Performing Arts in Tennessee

Visual & Performing Arts Schools in Tennessee

2,909 Visual & Performing Arts students earned their degrees in the state in 2022-2023.

A Visual & Performing Arts major is the 17th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Visual & Performing Arts Majors in Tennessee

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 139
Post-Master’s Certificate 12
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 12
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 5
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 5
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 5

Gender Distribution

In Tennessee, a visual & performing arts major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of visual & performing arts majors in Tennessee is as follows:

  • Asian: 2.4%
  • Black or African American: 11.3%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 6.4%
  • White: 71.8%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.8%
  • Other Races: 6.3%
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Jobs for Visual & Performing Arts Grads in Tennessee

There are 54,590 people in the state and 2,744,770 people in the nation working in visual & performing arts jobs.

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Wages for Visual & Performing Arts Jobs in Tennessee

A typical salary for a visual & performing arts grad in the state is $55,370, compared to a typical salary of $64,340 nationwide.

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There are 9 colleges in Tennessee that offer visual & performing arts degrees. Learn about the most popular 9 below:

49 Degrees in Major Awarded
52% Graduation Rate
22,205 Total Students

17 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The average student takes 4.57 years to complete their degree at UofM. A typical student attending UofM will pay a net price of $13,216.

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47 Degrees in Major Awarded
71% Graduation Rate
30,559 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 18 to 1. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 85% are considered full time. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 91% of students receive it.

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Belmont University

Nashville
16 Degrees in Major Awarded
71% Graduation Rate
8,204 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 12 to 1. This private school has an average net price of $31,860. Of all the students who attend this school, 93% get financial aid.

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Lipscomb University

Nashville
15 Degrees in Major Awarded
69% Graduation Rate
4,884 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.18 years to graduate. The student to faculty ratio is 13 to 1. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 50% are considered full time.

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14 Degrees in Major Awarded
45% Graduation Rate
10,272 Total Students

14 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. A typical student attending Austin Peay State University will pay a net price of $15,914. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it.

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10 Degrees in Major Awarded
51% Graduation Rate
22,080 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 81% are considered full time. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 16 to 1.

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Lee University

Cleveland
3 Degrees in Major Awarded
63% Graduation Rate
5,204 Total Students

Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $20,083. 90% of the teachers are full time. The student to faculty ratio is 12 to 1.

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1 Degrees in Major Awarded
50% Graduation Rate
13,713 Total Students

The average student takes 4.49 years to complete their degree at ETSU. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it. This public school has an average net price of $12,886.

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1 Degrees in Major Awarded
50% Graduation Rate
11,728 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 16 to 1. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 68% are considered full time. The average student takes 4.49 years to complete their degree at UT Chattanooga.

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Visual & Performing Arts Careers in TN

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

Job Title TN Job Growth TN Median Salary
Archivists 20% $35,100
Producers and Directors 18% $52,070
Interior Designers 8% $45,910
Artists 0% $35,190

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