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Visual & Performing Arts in Texas

Visual & Performing Arts Schools in Texas

8,417 Visual & Performing Arts students earned their degrees in the state in 2022-2023.

In this state, Visual & Performing Arts is the 13th most popular major out of a total 32 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Visual & Performing Arts Majors in Texas

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 834
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 158
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 158
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 158
Post-Master’s Certificate 47
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 47

Gender Distribution

In Texas, 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 Texas is as follows:

  • Asian: 5.7%
  • Black or African American: 8.1%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 33.4%
  • White: 43.0%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 4.7%
  • Other Races: 5.1%
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Jobs for Visual & Performing Arts Grads in Texas

There are 194,600 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 Texas

Visual & Performing Arts grads earn an average of $59,810 in the state and $64,340 nationwide.

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

163 Degrees in Major Awarded
88% Graduation Rate
50,476 Total Students

The average student takes 4.27 years to complete their degree at UT Austin. A typical student attending UT Austin will pay a net price of $18,850. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 18 to 1.

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155 Degrees in Major Awarded
57% Graduation Rate
40,953 Total Students

73% of the teachers are full time. Most students complete their degree in 4.46 years. 95% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

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99 Degrees in Major Awarded
63% Graduation Rate
40,322 Total Students

21 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. It takes the average student 4.49 years to graduate. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $20,048.

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82 Degrees in Major Awarded
62% Graduation Rate
47,090 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 78% are considered full time. 83% of students get financical aid. 21 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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79 Degrees in Major Awarded
81% Graduation Rate
12,373 Total Students

11 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 67% of the teachers are full time. The average student takes 4.13 years to complete their degree at SMU.

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Rice University

Houston
67 Degrees in Major Awarded
94% Graduation Rate
7,643 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.11 years. 82% of the teachers are full time. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $15,091.

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46 Degrees in Major Awarded
82% Graduation Rate
11,379 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 100%. The student to faculty ratio is 14 to 1. This private school has an average net price of $39,271.

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39 Degrees in Major Awarded
55% Graduation Rate
37,812 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $14,840. 21 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. It takes the average student 4.56 years to graduate.

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38 Degrees in Major Awarded
43% Graduation Rate
12,249 Total Students

A typical student attending Texas A&M Commerce will pay a net price of $12,704. 47% of the teachers are full time. Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid.

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31 Degrees in Major Awarded
52% Graduation Rate
48,072 Total Students

93% of students get financical aid. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 62% are considered full time. The student to faculty ratio is 24 to 1.

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Visual & Performing Arts Careers in TX

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

Job Title TX Job Growth TX Median Salary
Producers and Directors 19% $61,790
Interior Designers 16% $51,630
Artists 10% $41,500

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