U.S. median for this major: $41,156.
College Scorecard field of study; 62 graduates with earnings reported
Median for graduates who received federal aid.
College Scorecard field of study
About 40% 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 $31,247. College Scorecard.
The University of Texas at Austin Visual and Performing Arts: pay against the field, and payback
Same major, other colleges
Median earnings 4 years after graduating; state and U.S. figures are the median of each covered college's graduates in this major. College Scorecard; calculated by EducationGuide.
Visual and Performing Arts nationally: jobs, pay at ages 25-34, every state →
Cost to finish and years to pay back, by income
Uses The University of Texas at Austin's school-wide net price (no college reports it by major) and this major's graduate earnings.
| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–30k | $12,553 | $52,723 | 2.6 years |
| $30–48k | $14,297 | $60,047 | 3.0 years |
| $48–75k | $17,207 | $72,269 | 3.6 years |
| $75–110k | $24,406 | $102,505 | 5.0 years |
| $110k+ | $30,082 | $126,344 | 6.2 years |
Cost to finish = yearly price × 4.2 years, the average time graduates took (73% finished in 4 years; students who entered fall 2017, IPEDS). Years to pay back = cost to finish ÷ the earnings gain: median earnings of Visual and Performing Arts graduates 4 years after graduating ($53,829) minus $33,516 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in TX (Census ACS 2020-2024), a gain of $20,313 a year. Before taxes, loan interest and earnings given up while in school. Method
College Scorecard; IPEDS Graduation Rates; U.S. Census Bureau ACS. Calculated by EducationGuide.
Visual and Performing Arts at Texas colleges
Every Texas 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 | Texas A&M University-College Station | $57,002 | $22,420 | $21,315 | 84% |
| 2 | The University of Texas at Austin | $53,829 | $21,500 | $19,857 | 89% |
| 3 | The University of Texas at Dallas | $37,825 | $21,196 | $18,267 | 76% |
| 4 | University of Houston-Downtown | $37,668 | — | $10,542 | 33% |
6 more Texas 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 The University of Texas at Austin, by income
School-wide average after grants for students receiving federal aid. Tap your band.
College Scorecard
About The University of Texas at Austin
- Acceptance rate: 27% · admissions
- Graduation rate: 89% within 6 years
- Median earnings, all majors, 10 years after starting: $75,121
- Full cost breakdown · all 101 majors · overview
Related majors at The University of Texas at Austin
- Studio Art$47,730
- Graphic / Interior / Fashion Design$69,846
The University of Texas at Austin Visual and Performing Arts questions
How much do The University of Texas at Austin Visual and Performing Arts graduates earn?
Visual and Performing Arts graduates of The University of Texas at Austin earn a median $53,829 four years after graduating and $29,707 one year after. The U.S. median for Visual and Performing Arts graduates across 62 colleges is $41,156.
How much debt do The University of Texas at Austin Visual and Performing Arts graduates have?
The median federal loan debt for Visual and Performing Arts graduates of The University of Texas at Austin is $21,500, about 40% of their median earnings four years out. Nationally the median is $25,773.
Is The University of Texas at Austin a good school for Visual and Performing Arts in Texas?
On pay, Visual and Performing Arts graduates of The University of Texas at Austin earn $53,829 four years out, $8,002 above the median for the same major across 4 Texas colleges ($45,827) and $12,673 above the U.S. median ($41,156). Medians of each college's graduates; EducationGuide calculation from College Scorecard.
Where does The University of Texas at Austin rank for Visual and Performing Arts in Texas?
Of 4 Texas colleges reporting Visual and Performing Arts graduate earnings, The University of Texas at Austin ranks 2nd. The highest is Texas A&M University-College Station at $57,002.
What jobs do Visual and Performing Arts graduates get?
A common career is graphic designers, with a median wage of $65,060 in the Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX 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: “The University of Texas at Austin Visual and Performing Arts: earnings, debt and careers,” EducationGuide.com, https://educationguide.com/colleges/the-university-of-texas-at-austin/majors/visual-and-performing-arts (College Scorecard and BLS data).