# Visual and Performing Arts (bachelor's degree)

CIP 50.01. Page: https://educationguide.com/degrees/visual-and-performing-arts

## Earnings
- Graduates 4 years after finishing: median $41,156 across 62 colleges (middle half $37,825–$46,944); median federal debt $25,926
- 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 | $47,220 (3) | $54,991 (197) |
| FL | $47,546 (3) | — |
| MA | $38,856 (4) | — |
| MS | $35,906 (4) | — |
| NJ | $41,156 (4) | — |
| NY | $41,097 (7) | $48,881 (179) |
| OR | $35,819 (3) | — |
| PA | $45,170 (5) | — |
| TX | $45,827 (4) | — |
| VA | $43,486 (4) | — |

## Top colleges by graduate earnings (published states)
1. George Mason University (VA): $54,703
2. University of Central Florida (FL): $52,922
3. California State University-San Marcos (CA): $48,043
4. University of Florida (FL): $47,546
5. Otis College of Art and Design (CA): $47,220
6. University of California-San Diego (CA): $45,915
7. Longwood University (VA): $44,066
8. Christopher Newport University (VA): $42,907
9. University of Mary Washington (VA): $41,509
10. Stetson University (FL): $35,045

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

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