# Bowling Green State University: Visual and Performing Arts (bachelor's)

Bowling Green, OH. IPEDS 201441, CIP 50.01. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/bowling-green-state-university-main-campus/majors/visual-and-performing-arts

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $18,819
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $46,944 (U.S. median for this major: $41,156 across 62 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $27,000 (U.S. median $25,773)
- Rank in OH: 1 of 2 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the U.S. median: +$5,788

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.25 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $46,944 minus $35,438 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in OH (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $18,396 | $78,183 | 6.8 years |
| 30-48k | $18,547 | $78,825 | 6.9 years |
| 48-75k | $21,820 | $92,735 | 8.1 years |
| 75-110k | $25,741 | $109,399 | 9.5 years |
| 110k+ | $27,414 | $116,510 | 10.1 years |

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

## Visual and Performing Arts at OH colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bowling Green State University | $46,944 | $27,000 | $24,022 | 64% |
| University of Toledo | $46,198 | $26,166 | $17,249 | 57% |

## Careers
- Graphic Designers (SOC 27-1024): median wage $50,320 Toledo, OH, $60,080 OH, $62,960 U.S.; U.S. jobs -1.7% by 2035
- Art Directors (SOC 27-1011): median wage not reported Toledo, OH, $94,390 OH, $114,850 U.S.; U.S. jobs 4.2% by 2035

## Sources and years
- Earnings (4 yr): Treasury AY2017-2018, AY2018-2019 pooled earnings cohort measured in CY2022, CY2023, inflation adjusted to 2024 dollars; debt: NSLDS pooled AY2018-19, AY2019-20 cohort

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