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Visual & Performing Arts Schools in Utah

152 Visual & Performing Arts students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

A Visual & Performing Arts major is the 12th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Visual & Performing Arts Majors in Utah

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 135
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 12
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 12
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 12
Post-Master’s Certificate 5
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 5

Gender Distribution

In Utah, 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 Utah is as follows:

  • Asian: 3.3%
  • Black or African American: 5.3%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 2.0%
  • White: 72.4%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 8.6%
  • Other Races: 8.6%
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Jobs for Visual & Performing Arts Grads in Utah

In this state, there are 25,430 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 Utah

A typical salary for a visual and performing arts grad in the state is $54,660, compared to a typical salary of $64,340 nationwide.

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There are 4 colleges in Utah that offer visual and performing arts degrees. Learn about the most popular 4 below:

#1

University of Utah

Salt Lake City
70 Degrees in Major Awarded
70% Graduation Rate
33,081 Total Students

In their early career, U of U grads earn an average salary of $47,996. The 1.70% student loan default rate is lower than average. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 97% are considered full time.

50 Degrees in Major Awarded
40% Graduation Rate
12,582 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 4.50%. Of all the students who attend this school, 96% get financial aid. 76% of the teachers are full time.

19 Degrees in Major Awarded
86% Graduation Rate
36,461 Total Students

The average student takes 5.15 years to complete their degree at BYU. Of all the students who attend this school, 71% get financial aid. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $49,424 after earning their degree at this institution.

13 Degrees in Major Awarded
48% Graduation Rate
27,691 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $13,257. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 97% are considered full time. In their early career, USU grads earn an average salary of $38,826.

Visual & Performing Arts Careers in UT

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

Job Title UT Job Growth UT Median Salary
Actors 75% $0
Film and Video Editors 52% $54,910
Multimedia Artists and Animators 49% $59,710
Producers and Directors 46% $55,940
Art, Drama, and Music Professors 43% $71,160
Writers and Authors 42% $48,460
Professors 42% $0
Sports Entertainers and Performers 40% $0
Communications Professors 40% $64,790
Set and Exhibit Designers 38% $45,990
Fine Artists 36% $43,140
Commercial and Industrial Designers 34% $48,020
Museum Technicians and Conservators 33% $0
Architecture Professors 33% $71,570
Graphic Designers 32% $45,580
Managers 31% $92,070
Craft Artists 29% $29,510
Television, Video, and Motion Picture Camera Operators 28% $52,440
Art Directors 28% $95,210
Interior Designers 28% $49,300
High School Teachers 27% $57,400
Musicians and Singers 26% $0
Dancers 26% $0
Music Directors and Composers 24% $43,440
Photographers 22% $0
Fashion Designers 22% $36,680

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

Major Annual Graduates in UT
Liberal Arts & Humanities 241
English Language & Literature 72
Foreign Languages & Linguistics 40
Theology & Religious Vocations 15
Philosophy & Religious Studies 4

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