# Visual and Performing Arts, Other (bachelor's degree)

CIP 50.99. Page: https://educationguide.com/degrees/visual-and-performing-arts-other

## Earnings
- Graduates 4 years after finishing: median $48,154 across 10 colleges (middle half $45,735–$53,100); median federal debt $25,500
- All workers ages 25-34 with a bachelor's in Visual And Performing Arts: median $45,232 (all bachelor's $62,049; high school $35,638; Census ACS 2020-2024)

## Jobs graduates hold (ages 25-34)
| Job | Share | U.S. median wage | Growth 2025-35 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other Teachers And Instructors | 9% | not reported | — |
| Exercise Trainers And Group Fitness Instructors | 4% | $47,160 | 7.3% |
| Dancers And Choreographers | 4% | $52,830 | 2.4% |
| Elementary And Middle School Teachers | 3% | $64,170 | -0.4% |
| Other Managers | 3% | not reported | — |
| Producers And Directors | 2% | $90,360 | 4% |
| Waiters And Waitresses | 2% | $35,230 | 2% |
| Artists And Related Workers | 2% | $99,760 | 2.2% |

## By state
| State | Graduates 4 yrs (colleges) | Ages 25-34 (respondents) |
|---|---|---|
| CA | — | $54,991 (197) |
| NY | $46,535 (3) | $48,881 (179) |

## Top colleges by graduate earnings (published states)
1. University of California-San Diego (CA): $64,822
2. University of South Florida (FL): $53,756
3. SUNY at Purchase College (NY): $53,100
4. Portland State University (OR): $51,248
5. Illinois State University (IL): $49,774
6. Columbia University in the City of New York (NY): $46,535
7. New York University (NY): $45,991
8. Clemson University (SC): $45,735
9. Millikin University (IL): $43,858
10. Berklee College of Music (MA): $37,117

Method: https://educationguide.com/how-we-score#degrees

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