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Visual & Performing Arts in Washington

Visual & Performing Arts Schools in Washington

1,818 students earned Visual & Performing Arts degrees in Washington in the 2022-2023 year.

As a degree choice, Visual & Performing Arts is the 18th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Visual & Performing Arts Majors in Washington

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 117
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 12
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 12
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 12

Gender Distribution

In Washington, 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 Washington is as follows:

  • Asian: 8.6%
  • Black or African American: 3.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 11.5%
  • White: 56.4%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 5.7%
  • Other Races: 14.9%
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Jobs for Visual & Performing Arts Grads in Washington

In this state, there are 46,850 people employed in jobs related to a visual & performing arts degree, compared to 2,744,770 nationwide.

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Wages for Visual & Performing Arts Jobs in Washington

In this state, visual & performing arts grads earn an average of $65,400. Nationwide, they make an average of $64,340.

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There are 7 colleges in Washington that offer visual & performing arts degrees. Learn about the most popular 7 below:

67 Degrees in Major Awarded
82% Graduation Rate
48,149 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 80%. The student to faculty ratio is 21 to 1. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $13,404.

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18 Degrees in Major Awarded
96 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 79% get financial aid. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 8 to 1. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $36,334.

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14 Degrees in Major Awarded
73% Graduation Rate
7,050 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid. The full-time teacher rate is 68%. An average student at Seattle U will pay a net price of $33,700.

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12 Degrees in Major Awarded
59% Graduation Rate
31,159 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 15 to 1. 88% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $15,484.

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11 Degrees in Major Awarded
58% Graduation Rate
11,174 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 74% are considered full time. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $16,768. 83% of students get financical aid.

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5 Degrees in Major Awarded
51% Graduation Rate
12,349 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $11,676. The average student takes 4.65 years to complete their degree at EWU. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 96% of students receive it.

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3 Degrees in Major Awarded
68% Graduation Rate
15,197 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 69%. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $18,373. It takes the average student 4.54 years to graduate.

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Visual & Performing Arts Careers in WA

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

Job Title WA Job Growth WA Median Salary
Producers and Directors 20% $64,400
Archivists 14% $53,180
Interior Designers 9% $59,680
Artists 6% $43,470

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