U.S. median for this major: $41,156.
College Scorecard field of study
Median for graduates who received federal aid.
College Scorecard field of study
About 61% of median earnings 4 years out. U.S. median $25,773.
College Scorecard field of study (federal loans)
Average after grants for all families receiving federal aid. Pick your income above.
Sticker price $33,766. College Scorecard.
Visual and Performing Arts at Virginia colleges
Every Virginia college we cover that reports Visual and Performing Arts graduate earnings, highest first. Net price is the school-wide average after grants.
| Rank | College | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | George Mason University | $54,703 | $25,620 | $17,915 | 68% |
| 2 | Longwood University | $44,066 | $27,250 | $19,066 | 61% |
| 3 | Christopher Newport University | $42,907 | $26,000 | $23,015 | 72% |
| 4 | University of Mary Washington | $41,509 | $26,000 | $20,667 | 66% |
10 more Virginia colleges offer Visual and Performing Arts but have too few graduates to report earnings.
Careers for Visual and Performing Arts graduates
Graphic Designers
Median annual wage, all workers. U.S. jobs -1.7% by 2035. Typical entry: bachelor's degree.
Art Directors
Median annual wage, all workers. U.S. jobs +4.2% by 2035. Typical entry: bachelor's degree.
BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025; Employment Projections 2025-35. Careers from the federal major-to-occupation crosswalk.
What families pay at CNU, by income
School-wide average after grants for students receiving federal aid. Tap your band.
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About CNU
- Acceptance rate: 86% · admissions
- Graduation rate: 72% within 6 years
- Median earnings, all majors, 10 years after starting: $60,509
- Full cost breakdown · all 22 majors · overview
CNU Visual and Performing Arts questions
How much do CNU Visual and Performing Arts graduates earn?
Visual and Performing Arts graduates of Christopher Newport University earn a median $42,907 four years after graduating and $23,656 one year after. The U.S. median for Visual and Performing Arts graduates across 62 colleges is $41,156.
How much debt do CNU Visual and Performing Arts graduates have?
The median federal loan debt for Visual and Performing Arts graduates of Christopher Newport University is $26,000, about 61% of their median earnings four years out. Nationally the median is $25,773.
Where does CNU rank for Visual and Performing Arts in Virginia?
Of 4 Virginia colleges reporting Visual and Performing Arts graduate earnings, Christopher Newport University ranks 3rd. The highest is George Mason University at $54,703.
What jobs do Visual and Performing Arts graduates get?
A common career is graphic designers, with a median wage of $60,150 in the Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC area and $62,960 nationally. Others include art directors.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (field of study: median earnings and federal loan debt of graduates who received federal aid); BLS. How we score
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Cite this: “Christopher Newport University Visual and Performing Arts: earnings, debt and careers,” EducationGuide.com, https://educationguide.com/colleges/christopher-newport-university/majors/visual-and-performing-arts (College Scorecard and BLS data).