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 |
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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.

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%

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.

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.

Most Popular Visual & Performing Arts Programs in WA
There are 7 colleges in Washington that offer visual & performing arts degrees. Learn about the most popular 7 below:
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.
Request InformationOf 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.
Request InformationOf 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.
Request InformationStudents 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.
Request InformationOf 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.
Request InformationStudents 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.
Request InformationThe 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.
Request InformationVisual & Performing Arts Careers in WA
Some of the careers visual & performing arts majors go into include:
Job Title | WA Job Growth | WA Median Salary |
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Producers and Directors | 20% | $64,400 |
Archivists | 14% | $53,180 |
Interior Designers | 9% | $59,680 |
Artists | 6% | $43,470 |
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References
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
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