# George Mason University: Visual and Performing Arts (bachelor's)

Fairfax, VA. IPEDS 232186, CIP 50.01. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/george-mason-university/majors/visual-and-performing-arts

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $31,941
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $54,703 (U.S. median for this major: $41,156 across 62 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $25,620 (U.S. median $25,773)
- Rank in VA: 1 of 4 colleges by 4-year earnings

## Visual and Performing Arts at VA colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| George Mason University | $54,703 | $25,620 | $17,915 | 68% |
| Longwood University | $44,066 | $27,250 | $19,066 | 61% |
| Christopher Newport University | $42,907 | $26,000 | $23,015 | 72% |
| University of Mary Washington | $41,509 | $26,000 | $20,667 | 66% |

## Careers
- Graphic Designers (SOC 27-1024): median wage $85,420 Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV, $72,310 VA, $62,960 U.S.; U.S. jobs -1.7% by 2035
- Art Directors (SOC 27-1011): median wage $105,990 Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV, $101,150 VA, $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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