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Visual & Performing Arts Schools in Texas

1,011 Visual & Performing Arts students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

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 805
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 155
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 155
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 155
Post-Master’s Certificate 51
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 51

Gender Distribution

In Texas, 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 Texas is as follows:

  • Asian: 4.7%
  • Black or African American: 5.3%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 14.7%
  • White: 50.3%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 20.7%
  • Other Races: 4.2%
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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 and performing arts jobs.

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Wages for Visual & Performing Arts Jobs in Texas

A typical salary for a visual and performing arts grad in the state is $59,810, compared to a typical salary of $64,340 nationwide.

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

163 Degrees in Major Awarded
83% Graduation Rate
50,476 Total Students

A typical student attending UT Austin will pay a net price of $18,350. The average student takes 4.27 years to complete their degree at UT Austin. Graduates earn an average $54,287 after graduation.

155 Degrees in Major Awarded
53% Graduation Rate
40,953 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 74%. The student loan default rate is 5.80% which is lower than average. Most students complete their degree in 4.46 years.

99 Degrees in Major Awarded
60% Graduation Rate
40,322 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 86% get financial aid. 19 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. It takes the average student 4.49 years to graduate.

82 Degrees in Major Awarded
59% Graduation Rate
47,090 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.59 years to graduate. The student loan default rate is 4.40% which is lower than average. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $13,721.

79 Degrees in Major Awarded
78% Graduation Rate
12,373 Total Students

This private institution charges an average net price of $38,208. In their early career, SMU grads earn an average salary of $60,398. The student loan default rate of 2.10% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

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Rice University

Houston
67 Degrees in Major Awarded
95% Graduation Rate
7,643 Total Students

70% of students get financical aid. 84% of the teachers are full time. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $16,076.

46 Degrees in Major Awarded
83% Graduation Rate
11,379 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 2.70% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. The full-time teacher rate is 100%. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 13 to 1.

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

This public school has an average net price of $14,887. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 78% are considered full time. The student to faculty ratio is 22 to 1.

38 Degrees in Major Awarded
40% Graduation Rate
12,249 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 91% get financial aid. The full-time teacher rate is 100%. The student loan default rate of 8.80% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

31 Degrees in Major Awarded
49% Graduation Rate
48,072 Total Students

63% of the teachers are full time. The student to faculty ratio is 24 to 1. It takes the average student 4.62 years to graduate.

Visual & Performing Arts Careers in TX

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

Job Title TX Job Growth TX Median Salary
Film and Video Editors 21% $47,160
High School Teachers 21% $57,800
Producers and Directors 19% $61,790
Actors 19% $0
Musicians and Singers 16% $0
Music Directors and Composers 16% $58,340
Interior Designers 16% $51,630
Writers and Authors 15% $53,730
Art, Drama, and Music Professors 15% $67,000
Curators 15% $51,000
Commercial and Industrial Designers 15% $65,700
Managers 15% $113,510
Craft Artists 14% $34,740
Television, Video, and Motion Picture Camera Operators 14% $52,420
Multimedia Artists and Animators 14% $72,910
Communications Professors 14% $65,010
Dancers 14% $0
Sports Entertainers and Performers 14% $0
Fine Artists 13% $55,830
Art Directors 13% $72,080
Professors 13% $57,170
Graphic Designers 13% $47,570
Architecture Professors 13% $80,040
Set and Exhibit Designers 11% $48,120
Artists 10% $41,500
Choreographers 8% $55,620
Fashion Designers 5% $66,110
Designers -6% $54,520

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

Major Annual Graduates in TX
Theology & Religious Vocations 1,187
English Language & Literature 542
Foreign Languages & Linguistics 229
Liberal Arts & Humanities 219
Philosophy & Religious Studies 163

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