# The University of Texas at Austin: Visual and Performing Arts (bachelor's)

Austin, TX. IPEDS 228778, CIP 50.01. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/the-university-of-texas-at-austin/majors/visual-and-performing-arts

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $29,707
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $53,829 (U.S. median for this major: $41,156 across 62 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $21,500 (U.S. median $25,773)
- Rank in TX: 2 of 4 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the TX median for this major (4 colleges, $45,827): +$8,002
- Versus the U.S. median: +$12,673

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.2 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $53,829 minus $33,516 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in TX (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| 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 |

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

## Visual and Performing Arts at TX colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Texas A&M University-College Station | $57,002 | $22,420 | $21,315 | 84% |
| The University of Texas at Austin | $53,829 | $21,500 | $19,857 | 89% |
| The University of Texas at Dallas | $37,825 | $21,196 | $18,267 | 76% |
| University of Houston-Downtown | $37,668 | not reported | $10,542 | 33% |

## Careers
- Graphic Designers (SOC 27-1024): median wage $65,060 Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX, $60,150 TX, $62,960 U.S.; U.S. jobs -1.7% by 2035
- Art Directors (SOC 27-1011): median wage $100,690 Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX, $88,270 TX, $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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