Visual and Performing Arts, Other
What graduates really earn, where the degree pays off most, and whether the numbers add up for you.
Earnings Range (4 Years After Graduation)
Best Schools for Visual and Performing Arts, Other by Earnings
| # | School | 4yr Earnings |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | University of California-San Diego CA · Public | $64,822 |
| 2 | University of South Florida FL · Public | $53,756 |
| 3 | SUNY at Purchase College NY · Public | $53,100 |
| 4 | Portland State University OR · Public | $51,248 |
| 5 | Illinois State University IL · Public | $49,774 |
| 6 | Columbia University in the City of New York NY · Private | $46,535 |
| 7 | New York University NY · Private | $45,991 |
| 8 | Clemson University SC · Public | $45,735 |
| 9 | Millikin University IL · Private | $43,858 |
| 10 | Berklee College of Music MA · Private | $37,117 |
Is Visual and Performing Arts, Other Worth It?
Passion Play - Manage the Cost
The money on Visual and Performing Arts, Other is genuinely tough. An average $31,837 four years out is hard to square with a big tuition bill. If this is your passion, go for it - but keep debt as low as you can: in-state public, scholarships, anything that pulls the net cost down.
This is a more specialized field, offered at 11 schools in our data. Fewer options means less room to optimize on cost, so weigh each aid offer closely.
The top earner here is University of South Florida, where graduates pull $53,756 four years out. But an average hides a wide spread - where you go, and what you do with the degree, matter as much as the major itself.
Earnings data represents median earnings 4 years after graduation for graduates of bachelor's programs, as reported by the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Individual outcomes vary significantly based on career path, location, and other factors.