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Visual & Performing Arts Schools in Virginia

522 students earned Visual & Performing Arts degrees in Virginia 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 33 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Visual & Performing Arts Majors in Virginia

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 468
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 41
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 41
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 41
Post-Master’s Certificate 13
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 13

Gender Distribution

In Virginia, 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 Virginia is as follows:

  • Asian: 3.3%
  • Black or African American: 11.7%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 7.3%
  • White: 57.1%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 9.2%
  • Other Races: 11.5%
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Jobs for Visual & Performing Arts Grads in Virginia

64,250 people in the state and 2,744,770 in the nation are employed in jobs related to visual and performing arts.

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Wages for Visual & Performing Arts Jobs in Virginia

Visual & Performing Arts grads earn an average of $63,140 in the state and $64,340 nationwide.

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

#1

Liberty University

Lynchburg
130 Degrees in Major Awarded
55% Graduation Rate
93,349 Total Students

17 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Of all the students who attend this school, 99% get financial aid. It takes the average student 4.47 years to graduate.

88 Degrees in Major Awarded
70% Graduation Rate
38,541 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.36 years to graduate. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 75% of students receive it. 53% of the teachers are full time.

#3

Regent University

Virginia Beach
80 Degrees in Major Awarded
59% Graduation Rate
10,483 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 19 to 1. Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $34,846 after earning their degree at this institution.

47 Degrees in Major Awarded
67% Graduation Rate
29,070 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.40 years to graduate. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $20,490. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 2.60%.

#5

Shenandoah University

Winchester
40 Degrees in Major Awarded
58% Graduation Rate
4,174 Total Students

This private school has an average net price of $30,878. Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid. Most students complete their degree in 4.22 years.

30 Degrees in Major Awarded
47% Graduation Rate
2,110 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 23%. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 11 to 1. An average student at Mary Baldwin will pay a net price of $18,354.

25 Degrees in Major Awarded
55% Graduation Rate
795 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 9 to 1. Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid. It takes the average student 4.04 years to graduate.

#8

Marymount University

Arlington
24 Degrees in Major Awarded
57% Graduation Rate
3,294 Total Students

14 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 46% are considered full time. Of all the students who attend this school, 97% get financial aid.

#9

James Madison University

Harrisonburg
16 Degrees in Major Awarded
84% Graduation Rate
21,594 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 85% are considered full time. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $52,050 after earning their degree at this institution. 17 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

16 Degrees in Major Awarded
94% Graduation Rate
25,628 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 0.70%. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 60% of students receive it. In their early career, University of Virginia grads earn an average salary of $64,712.

Visual & Performing Arts Careers in VA

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

Job Title VA Job Growth VA Median Salary
Architecture Professors 20% $76,750
Film and Video Editors 18% $59,500
Photographers 14% $32,820
Curators 13% $60,920
Art Directors 13% $79,420
Museum Technicians and Conservators 12% $42,250
High School Teachers 12% $63,990
Managers 11% $130,590
Sports Entertainers and Performers 11% $0
Musicians and Singers 10% $0
Actors 10% $0
Set and Exhibit Designers 10% $41,680
Graphic Designers 10% $55,560
Writers and Authors 10% $66,340
Producers and Directors 9% $65,140
Archivists 9% $53,290
Multimedia Artists and Animators 9% $63,570
Music Directors and Composers 8% $0
Artists 7% $68,020
Interior Designers 5% $50,380
Fine Artists 5% $59,130
Television, Video, and Motion Picture Camera Operators 3% $55,190
Commercial and Industrial Designers 2% $64,510
Artist, Athlete, and Performer Agents and Business Managers 0% $0
Designers -6% $61,470

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

Major Annual Graduates in VA
Theology & Religious Vocations 2,327
English Language & Literature 292
Foreign Languages & Linguistics 71
Philosophy & Religious Studies 62
Liberal Arts & Humanities 21

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