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#1 #1 Best College for Visual and Performing Arts, General in the U.S. Christopher Newport University Newport News, VA Christopher Newport University is known for being a non selective school. Acceptance Rate 85% Annual Degrees Awarded 41 SAT Score 1,110–1,300 Est. Net Price * $23,287 Median Starting Salary $58,185
#2 #2 Best College for Visual and Performing Arts, General in the U.S. Harvard University Cambridge, MA In 2016, Harvard received a record breaking amount of first year applications: 39,044. Acceptance Rate 3% Annual Degrees Awarded 27 SAT Score 1,500–1,590 Est. Net Price * $19,491 Median Starting Salary $42,877
#3 #3 Best College for Visual and Performing Arts, General in the U.S. Bennington College Bennington, VT Bennington College is a highly selective school. They receive about 2,800 applications annually. Acceptance Rate 45% Annual Degrees Awarded 22 SAT Score 1,290–1,400 Est. Net Price * $32,497 Median Starting Salary $56,932
#4 #4 Best College for Visual and Performing Arts, General in the U.S. Bloomfield College Bloomfield, NJ Overall, Bloomfield College is a somewhat selective school. Acceptance Rate 78% Annual Degrees Awarded 48 SAT Score 780–950 Est. Net Price * $20,320 Median Starting Salary $50,046
#5 #5 Best College for Visual and Performing Arts, General in the U.S. SUNY at Purchase College Purchase, NY SUNY at Purchase College is a fairly selective school. The school receives about 5,750 applications each... Acceptance Rate 75% Annual Degrees Awarded 29 SAT Score 1,220–1,360 Est. Net Price * $19,434 Median Starting Salary $52,298
#6 #6 Best College for Visual and Performing Arts, General in the U.S. Southeast Missouri State University Cape Girardeau, MO Southeast Missouri State University is a non selective school. Acceptance Rate 86% Annual Degrees Awarded 49 SAT Score 940–1,180 Est. Net Price * $14,519 Median Starting Salary $51,195
#7 #7 Best College for Visual and Performing Arts, General in the U.S. Azusa Pacific University Azusa, CA Azusa Pacific University is known for being a non selective school. Acceptance Rate 87% Annual Degrees Awarded 38 SAT Score 1,000–1,260 Est. Net Price * $26,666 Median Starting Salary $51,239
#8 #8 Best College for Visual and Performing Arts, General in the U.S. George Mason University Fairfax, VA George Mason University is a non selective school. The school receives approximately 20,000 applications... Acceptance Rate 90% Annual Degrees Awarded 112 SAT Score 1,150–1,360 Est. Net Price * $18,479 Median Starting Salary $49,258
#9 #9 Best College for Visual and Performing Arts, General in the U.S. Ramapo College of New Jersey Mahwah, NJ Ramapo College of New Jersey is a fairly selective school. They receive about 7,200 applications each year. Acceptance Rate 70% Annual Degrees Awarded 25 SAT Score 1,110–1,320 Est. Net Price * $16,262 Median Starting Salary $54,696
#10 #10 Best College for Visual and Performing Arts, General in the U.S. Longwood University Farmville, VA Longwood University is a non selective school. They receive approximately 6,040 applications every admission... Acceptance Rate 88% Annual Degrees Awarded 25 SAT Score 1,030–1,220 Est. Net Price * $21,772 Median Starting Salary $56,516
#11 #11 Best College for Visual and Performing Arts, General in the U.S. University of California-San Diego La Jolla, CA In general, the University of California-San Diego is known for being a extremely selective school. Acceptance Rate 24% Annual Degrees Awarded 67 SAT Score 1,290–1,490 Est. Net Price * $16,111 Median Starting Salary $45,489
#12 #12 Best College for Visual and Performing Arts, General in the U.S. Champlain College Burlington, VT Champlain College is known for being a fairly selective school. Acceptance Rate 56% Annual Degrees Awarded 21 SAT Score 1,180–1,360 Est. Net Price * $35,133 Median Starting Salary $51,942
#13 #13 Best College for Visual and Performing Arts, General in the U.S. University of Colorado Colorado Springs Colorado Springs, CO Generally, the University of Colorado Colorado Springs is known for being a somewhat selective school. Acceptance Rate 85% Annual Degrees Awarded 44 SAT Score 1,080–1,300 Est. Net Price * $16,990 Median Starting Salary $50,039
#14 #14 Best College for Visual and Performing Arts, General in the U.S. State University of New York at New Paltz New Paltz, NY State University of New York at New Paltz is a fairly selective school. Acceptance Rate 58% Annual Degrees Awarded 28 SAT Score 1,180–1,340 Est. Net Price * $19,592 Median Starting Salary $50,610
#15 #15 Best College for Visual and Performing Arts, General in the U.S. Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts North Adams, MA Generally, Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts is a non selective school. Acceptance Rate 92% Annual Degrees Awarded 17 SAT Score 960–1,180 Est. Net Price * $15,377 Median Starting Salary $50,811
#16 #16 Best College for Visual and Performing Arts, General in the U.S. The University of Texas at Dallas Richardson, TX Overall, The University of Texas at Dallas is a somewhat selective school. Acceptance Rate 85% Annual Degrees Awarded 32 SAT Score 1,180–1,430 Est. Net Price * $13,555 Median Starting Salary $46,118
#17 #17 Best College for Visual and Performing Arts, General in the U.S. Rogers State University Claremore, OK Overall, Rogers State University is known for being a somewhat selective school. Acceptance Rate 82% Annual Degrees Awarded 23 SAT Score 890–970 Est. Net Price * $13,446 Median Starting Salary $49,668
#18 #18 Best College for Visual and Performing Arts, General in the U.S. Mississippi State University Mississippi State, MS Mississippi State University is known for being a somewhat selective school. Acceptance Rate 75% Annual Degrees Awarded 46 SAT Score 1,080–1,340 Est. Net Price * $15,364 Median Starting Salary $48,117
#19 #19 Best College for Visual and Performing Arts, General in the U.S. California State University-San Marcos San Marcos, CA California State University-San Marcos is a non selective school. Acceptance Rate 95% Annual Degrees Awarded 74 SAT Score 950–1,130 Est. Net Price * $10,463 Median Starting Salary $49,365
#20 #20 Best College for Visual and Performing Arts, General in the U.S. Gallaudet University Washington, DC Gallaudet University is a fairly selective school. They receive roughly 380 applications every admission... Acceptance Rate 59% Annual Degrees Awarded 13 SAT Score 790–1,060 Est. Net Price * $13,787 Median Starting Salary $49,434
#21 #21 Best College for Visual and Performing Arts, General in the U.S. Warren Wilson College Swannanoa, NC Warren Wilson College is known for being a somewhat selective school. Acceptance Rate 84% Annual Degrees Awarded 11 SAT Score 1,210–1,400 Est. Net Price * $28,086 Median Starting Salary $49,838
#22 #22 Best College for Visual and Performing Arts, General in the U.S. Sweet Briar College Sweet Briar, VA Sweet Briar College is a somewhat selective school. The school receives roughly 1,200 applications annually. Acceptance Rate 76% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score 1,060–1,370 Est. Net Price * $28,408 Median Starting Salary $49,936
#23 #23 Best College for Visual and Performing Arts, General in the U.S. Stockton University Galloway, NJ Stockton University is a non selective school. They receive roughly 9,590 applications annually. Acceptance Rate 86% Annual Degrees Awarded 23 SAT Score 1,050–1,250 Est. Net Price * $18,515 Median Starting Salary $52,170
#24 #24 Best College for Visual and Performing Arts, General in the U.S. University of Pennsylvania Philadelphia, PA Every year, Penn receives approximately 54,600 applications from prospective freshman with an acceptance... Acceptance Rate 6% Annual Degrees Awarded 8 SAT Score 1,500–1,560 Est. Net Price * $26,123 Median Starting Salary $44,300
#25 #25 Best College for Visual and Performing Arts, General in the U.S. Millsaps College Jackson, MS Millsaps College is a fairly selective school. The institution receives about 2,210 applications annually. Acceptance Rate 68% Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score 1,120–1,370 Est. Net Price * $27,260 Median Starting Salary $52,803
#26 #26 Best College for Visual and Performing Arts, General in the U.S. Wichita State University Wichita, KS Generally, Wichita State University is known for being a non selective school. Acceptance Rate 95% Annual Degrees Awarded 32 SAT Score 1,010–1,250 Est. Net Price * $13,553 Median Starting Salary $50,183
#27 #27 Best College for Visual and Performing Arts, General in the U.S. Southern Virginia University Buena Vista, VA Southern Virginia University is known for being a non selective school. Acceptance Rate 99% Annual Degrees Awarded 8 SAT Score 960–1,190 Est. Net Price * $23,274 Median Starting Salary $52,853
#28 #28 Best College for Visual and Performing Arts, General in the U.S. Rice University Houston, TX Rice University is a extremely selective school. The institution receives about 31,000 applications annually. Acceptance Rate 9% Annual Degrees Awarded 7 SAT Score 1,500–1,580 Est. Net Price * $19,902 Median Starting Salary $48,131
#29 #29 Best College for Visual and Performing Arts, General in the U.S. Eckerd College Saint Petersburg, FL Eckerd College is known for being a fairly selective school. Acceptance Rate 65% Annual Degrees Awarded 11 SAT Score 1,150–1,320 Est. Net Price * $41,857 Median Starting Salary $55,570
#30 #30 Best College for Visual and Performing Arts, General in the U.S. Haverford College Haverford, PA Haverford College is a extremely selective school. They receive approximately 5,700 applications each year. Acceptance Rate 14% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score 1,440–1,540 Est. Net Price * $23,476 Median Starting Salary $49,312
#31 #31 Best College for Visual and Performing Arts, General in the U.S. Marshall University Huntington, WV Overall, Marshall University is known for being a non selective school. Acceptance Rate 97% Annual Degrees Awarded 25 SAT Score 980–1,190 Est. Net Price * $8,756 Median Starting Salary $51,139
#32 #32 Best College for Visual and Performing Arts, General in the U.S. Duke University Durham, NC Duke is one of the most selective schools in the country, only admitting 3,200 out of 50,000 applications. Acceptance Rate 6% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 1,500–1,560 Est. Net Price * $23,694 Median Starting Salary $47,892
#33 #33 Best College for Visual and Performing Arts, General in the U.S. University of San Francisco San Francisco, CA the University of San Francisco is known for being a fairly selective school. Acceptance Rate 71% Annual Degrees Awarded 15 SAT Score 1,240–1,410 Est. Net Price * $42,953 Median Starting Salary $51,096
#34 #34 Best College for Visual and Performing Arts, General in the U.S. LaGrange College Lagrange, GA LaGrange College is known for being a fairly selective school. Acceptance Rate 59% Annual Degrees Awarded 7 SAT Score 1,000–1,150 Est. Net Price * $21,557 Median Starting Salary $52,971
#35 #35 Best College for Visual and Performing Arts, General in the U.S. Bowdoin College Brunswick, ME In general, Bowdoin College is known for being a extremely selective school. Acceptance Rate 9% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 1,460–1,560 Est. Net Price * $22,776 Median Starting Salary $53,003
#36 #36 Best College for Visual and Performing Arts, General in the U.S. University of Mary Washington Fredericksburg, VA the University of Mary Washington is a non selective school. Acceptance Rate 86% Annual Degrees Awarded 14 SAT Score 1,180–1,350 Est. Net Price * $21,863 Median Starting Salary $55,667
#37 #37 Best College for Visual and Performing Arts, General in the U.S. University of Southern California Los Angeles, CA In general, the University of Southern California is a extremely selective school. Acceptance Rate 12% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 1,450–1,550 Est. Net Price * $36,808 Median Starting Salary $45,934
#38 #38 Best College for Visual and Performing Arts, General in the U.S. Delta State University Cleveland, MS Delta State University is a non selective school. The institution receives approximately 900 applications... Acceptance Rate 99% Annual Degrees Awarded 13 SAT Score 940–1,190 Est. Net Price * $14,138 Median Starting Salary $49,203
#39 #39 Best College for Visual and Performing Arts, General in the U.S. University of Houston-Downtown Houston, TX Overall, the University of Houston-Downtown is a non selective school. Acceptance Rate 88% Annual Degrees Awarded 31 SAT Score 960–1,100 Est. Net Price * $14,911 Median Starting Salary $48,635
#40 #40 Best College for Visual and Performing Arts, General in the U.S. Arizona State University Campus Immersion Tempe, AZ Arizona State University Campus Immersion is known for being a non selective school. Acceptance Rate 90% Annual Degrees Awarded 20 SAT Score 1,090–1,320 Est. Net Price * $14,808 Median Starting Salary $46,880
#41 #41 Best College for Visual and Performing Arts, General in the U.S. Iowa State University Ames, IA Iowa State University is known for being a non selective school. Acceptance Rate 90% Annual Degrees Awarded 15 SAT Score 1,090–1,320 Est. Net Price * $15,310 Median Starting Salary $53,889
#42 #42 Best College for Visual and Performing Arts, General in the U.S. Boston University Boston, MA Boston University is a extremely selective school. Approximately 80,800 applications are received by Boston... Acceptance Rate 14% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 1,370–1,500 Est. Net Price * $27,829 Median Starting Salary $52,307
#43 #43 Best College for Visual and Performing Arts, General in the U.S. Texas A&M University-College Station College Station, TX Texas A&M University-College Station is a fairly selective school. Acceptance Rate 63% Annual Degrees Awarded 10 SAT Score 1,170–1,400 Est. Net Price * $20,375 Median Starting Salary $50,040
#44 #44 Best College for Visual and Performing Arts, General in the U.S. Worcester State University Worcester, MA Worcester State University is known for being a non selective school. Acceptance Rate 88% Annual Degrees Awarded 15 SAT Score 1,030–1,240 Est. Net Price * $14,435 Median Starting Salary $53,526
#45 #45 Best College for Visual and Performing Arts, General in the U.S. Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Troy, NY Generally, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute is known for being a fairly selective school. Acceptance Rate 65% Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score 1,370–1,520 Est. Net Price * $39,127 Median Starting Salary $52,504
#46 #46 Best College for Visual and Performing Arts, General in the U.S. Jackson State University Jackson, MS Jackson State University is known for being a non selective school. Acceptance Rate 89% Annual Degrees Awarded 18 SAT Score 900–1,090 Est. Net Price * $15,292 Median Starting Salary $48,482
#47 #47 Best College for Visual and Performing Arts, General in the U.S. New Mexico State University-Main Campus Las Cruces, NM Overall, New Mexico State University-Main Campus is known for being a somewhat selective school. Acceptance Rate 78% Annual Degrees Awarded 20 SAT Score 920–1,140 Est. Net Price * $10,407 Median Starting Salary $48,014
#48 #48 Best College for Visual and Performing Arts, General in the U.S. Bob Jones University Greenville, SC Bob Jones University is known for being a non selective school. Acceptance Rate 86% Annual Degrees Awarded 8 SAT Score 1,030–1,270 Est. Net Price * $18,733 Median Starting Salary $53,435
#49 #49 Best College for Visual and Performing Arts, General in the U.S. Virginia State University Petersburg, VA Virginia State University is a non selective school. The school receives about 8,230 applications each year. Acceptance Rate 90% Annual Degrees Awarded 13 SAT Score 830–1,020 Est. Net Price * $15,773 Median Starting Salary $51,268
#50 #50 Best College for Visual and Performing Arts, General in the U.S. Temple University Philadelphia, PA Temple University is a somewhat selective school. The school receives about 38,700 applications every... Acceptance Rate 80% Annual Degrees Awarded 13 SAT Score 1,030–1,250 Est. Net Price * $23,935 Median Starting Salary $54,028
#51 #51 Best College for Visual and Performing Arts, General in the U.S. Siena College Loudonville, NY Siena College is known for being a somewhat selective school. Acceptance Rate 80% Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score 1,060–1,290 Est. Net Price * $30,842 Median Starting Salary $57,213
#52 #52 Best College for Visual and Performing Arts, General in the U.S. The University of Tennessee-Martin Martin, TN Generally, The University of Tennessee-Martin is a non selective school. Acceptance Rate 88% Annual Degrees Awarded 15 SAT Score 1,010–1,220 Est. Net Price * $12,619 Median Starting Salary $49,332
#53 #53 Best College for Visual and Performing Arts, General in the U.S. Missouri State University-Springfield Springfield, MO Missouri State University-Springfield is known for being a non selective school. Acceptance Rate 93% Annual Degrees Awarded 15 SAT Score 1,040–1,240 Est. Net Price * $17,677 Median Starting Salary $51,235
#54 #54 Best College for Visual and Performing Arts, General in the U.S. Milligan University Milligan, TN Generally, Milligan University is a fairly selective school. Acceptance Rate 67% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 1,080–1,280 Est. Net Price * $19,865 Median Starting Salary $52,828
#55 #55 Best College for Visual and Performing Arts, General in the U.S. CUNY Lehman College Bronx, NY CUNY Lehman College is a fairly selective school. The institution receives approximately 22,500 applications... Acceptance Rate 55% Annual Degrees Awarded 20 SAT Score 960–1,080 Est. Net Price * $4,974 Median Starting Salary $46,873
#56 #56 Best College for Visual and Performing Arts, General in the U.S. Saint Joseph's University Philadelphia, PA Generally, Saint Joseph's University is a non selective school. Acceptance Rate 89% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 1,170–1,340 Est. Net Price * $33,777 Median Starting Salary $59,341
#57 #57 Best College for Visual and Performing Arts, General in the U.S. Stonehill College Easton, MA Stonehill College is known for being a fairly selective school. Acceptance Rate 73% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score 1,050–1,250 Est. Net Price * $31,021 Median Starting Salary $61,909
#58 #58 Best College for Visual and Performing Arts, General in the U.S. University of Southern Mississippi Hattiesburg, MS the University of Southern Mississippi is known for being a non selective school. Acceptance Rate 99% Annual Degrees Awarded 16 SAT Score 1,040–1,280 Est. Net Price * $14,427 Median Starting Salary $48,853
#59 #59 Best College for Visual and Performing Arts, General in the U.S. Endicott College Beverly, MA Endicott College is known for being a fairly selective school. Acceptance Rate 73% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 1,140–1,290 Est. Net Price * $39,496 Median Starting Salary $61,203
#60 #60 Best College for Visual and Performing Arts, General in the U.S. Seattle University Seattle, WA Generally, Seattle University is known for being a non selective school. Acceptance Rate 85% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score 1,160–1,380 Est. Net Price * $35,412 Median Starting Salary $53,802
#61 #61 Best College for Visual and Performing Arts, General in the U.S. University of Nebraska-Lincoln Lincoln, NE the University of Nebraska-Lincoln is known for being a somewhat selective school. Acceptance Rate 79% Annual Degrees Awarded 9 SAT Score 1,110–1,320 Est. Net Price * $16,805 Median Starting Salary $53,544
#62 #62 Best College for Visual and Performing Arts, General in the U.S. University of New Mexico-Main Campus Albuquerque, NM the University of New Mexico-Main Campus is a non selective school. Acceptance Rate 96% Annual Degrees Awarded 15 SAT Score 970–1,210 Est. Net Price * $10,633 Median Starting Salary $48,195
#63 #63 Best College for Visual and Performing Arts, General in the U.S. University of Illinois Chicago Chicago, IL the University of Illinois Chicago is known for being a somewhat selective school. Acceptance Rate 79% Annual Degrees Awarded 11 SAT Score 1,130–1,350 Est. Net Price * $10,384 Median Starting Salary $48,408
#64 #64 Best College for Visual and Performing Arts, General in the U.S. Fairleigh Dickinson University-Florham Campus Madison, NJ Fairleigh Dickinson University-Florham Campus is a non selective school. Acceptance Rate 89% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 1,040–1,320 Est. Net Price * $21,408 Median Starting Salary $51,203
#65 #65 Best College for Visual and Performing Arts, General in the U.S. School of the Art Institute of Chicago Chicago, IL Generally, the School of the Art Institute of Chicago is known for being a somewhat selective school. Acceptance Rate 79% Annual Degrees Awarded 8 SAT Score 1,080–1,240 Est. Net Price * $53,923 Median Starting Salary $52,210
#66 #66 Best College for Visual and Performing Arts, General in the U.S. SUNY College at Old Westbury Old Westbury, NY SUNY College at Old Westbury is a non selective school. The school receives about 3,800 applications every... Acceptance Rate 92% Annual Degrees Awarded 12 SAT Score 1,010–1,210 Est. Net Price * $12,329 Median Starting Salary $49,768
#67 #67 Best College for Visual and Performing Arts, General in the U.S. St Bonaventure University Saint Bonaventure, NY St Bonaventure University is known for being a somewhat selective school. Acceptance Rate 81% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 1,080–1,250 Est. Net Price * $26,004 Median Starting Salary $56,299
#68 #68 Best College for Visual and Performing Arts, General in the U.S. University of California-Merced Merced, CA Generally, the University of California-Merced is a non selective school. Acceptance Rate 89% Annual Degrees Awarded 12 SAT Score 980–1,160 Est. Net Price * $13,549 Median Starting Salary $48,105
#69 #69 Best College for Visual and Performing Arts, General in the U.S. Drexel University Philadelphia, PA Drexel University is a somewhat selective school. They receive about 37,000 applications each year. Acceptance Rate 80% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 1,240–1,430 Est. Net Price * $39,267 Median Starting Salary $48,896
#70 #70 Best College for Visual and Performing Arts, General in the U.S. Wittenberg University Springfield, OH Generally, Wittenberg University is known for being a non selective school. Acceptance Rate 94% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score 1,080–1,330 Est. Net Price * $22,912 Median Starting Salary $55,868
#71 #71 Best College for Visual and Performing Arts, General in the U.S. Iona University New Rochelle, NY Iona University is a non selective school. The institution receives approximately 6,230 applications... Acceptance Rate 96% Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score 1,050–1,230 Est. Net Price * $28,827 Median Starting Salary $54,003
#72 #72 Best College for Visual and Performing Arts, General in the U.S. Point Loma Nazarene University San Diego, CA Overall, Point Loma Nazarene University is a somewhat selective school. Acceptance Rate 82% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 1,150–1,360 Est. Net Price * $34,933 Median Starting Salary $51,793
#73 #73 Best College for Visual and Performing Arts, General in the U.S. Tusculum University Greeneville, TN Tusculum University is known for being a somewhat selective school. Acceptance Rate 81% Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score 930–1,110 Est. Net Price * $20,414 Median Starting Salary $49,878
#74 #74 Best College for Visual and Performing Arts, General in the U.S. University of St Francis Joliet, IL the University of St Francis is known for being a fairly selective school. Acceptance Rate 58% Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score 1,050–1,280 Est. Net Price * $18,560 Median Starting Salary $53,096
#75 #75 Best College for Visual and Performing Arts, General in the U.S. SUNY at Fredonia Fredonia, NY SUNY at Fredonia is known for being a somewhat selective school. Acceptance Rate 85% Annual Degrees Awarded 7 SAT Score 1,070–1,280 Est. Net Price * $15,795 Median Starting Salary $54,693
#76 #76 Best College for Visual and Performing Arts, General in the U.S. East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania East Stroudsburg, PA Overall, East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania is a non selective school. Acceptance Rate 94% Annual Degrees Awarded 10 SAT Score 950–1,170 Est. Net Price * $17,278 Median Starting Salary $53,635
#77 #77 Best College for Visual and Performing Arts, General in the U.S. Seattle Pacific University Seattle, WA Generally, Seattle Pacific University is known for being a non selective school. Acceptance Rate 91% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 1,070–1,340 Est. Net Price * $26,549 Median Starting Salary $53,842
#78 #78 Best College for Visual and Performing Arts, General in the U.S. Texas Tech University Lubbock, TX In general, Texas Tech University is a fairly selective school. Acceptance Rate 67% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score 1,110–1,290 Est. Net Price * $17,896 Median Starting Salary $50,509
#79 #79 Best College for Visual and Performing Arts, General in the U.S. Michigan Technological University Houghton, MI Michigan Technological University is a non selective school. Acceptance Rate 94% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 1,150–1,370 Est. Net Price * $18,235 Median Starting Salary $50,691
#80 #80 Best College for Visual and Performing Arts, General in the U.S. Goucher College Baltimore, MD In general, Goucher College is a somewhat selective school. Acceptance Rate 80% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 1,140–1,360 Est. Net Price * $30,945 Median Starting Salary $55,973
#81 #81 Best College for Visual and Performing Arts, General in the U.S. The University of Tampa Tampa, FL Overall, The University of Tampa is known for being a extremely selective school. Acceptance Rate 26% Annual Degrees Awarded 7 SAT Score 1,100–1,270 Est. Net Price * $34,653 Median Starting Salary $54,829
#82 #82 Best College for Visual and Performing Arts, General in the U.S. University of Hartford West Hartford, CT the University of Hartford is known for being a somewhat selective school. Acceptance Rate 83% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 1,090–1,300 Est. Net Price * $31,687 Median Starting Salary $54,385
#83 #83 Best College for Visual and Performing Arts, General in the U.S. Johnson C Smith University Charlotte, NC Johnson C Smith University is known for being a extremely selective school. Acceptance Rate 25% Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score 790–980 Est. Net Price * $20,045 Median Starting Salary $50,360
#84 #84 Best College for Visual and Performing Arts, General in the U.S. Albany State University Albany, GA Albany State University is known for being a fairly selective school. Acceptance Rate 73% Annual Degrees Awarded 10 SAT Score 780–930 Est. Net Price * $14,672 Median Starting Salary $51,847
#85 #85 Best College for Visual and Performing Arts, General in the U.S. University of Louisiana at Lafayette Lafayette, LA the University of Louisiana at Lafayette is a fairly selective school. Acceptance Rate 75% Annual Degrees Awarded 14 SAT Score 1,020–1,190 Est. Net Price * $13,036 Median Starting Salary $49,335
#86 #86 Best College for Visual and Performing Arts, General in the U.S. Gannon University Erie, PA Gannon University is known for being a somewhat selective school. Acceptance Rate 81% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 1,000–1,270 Est. Net Price * $22,200 Median Starting Salary $54,748
#87 #87 Best College for Visual and Performing Arts, General in the U.S. University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth North Dartmouth, MA the University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth is a non selective school. Acceptance Rate 96% Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score 1,030–1,270 Est. Net Price * $19,700 Median Starting Salary $50,555
#88 #88 Best College for Visual and Performing Arts, General in the U.S. Savannah State University Savannah, GA Savannah State University is a highly selective school. The institution receives approximately 10,000... Acceptance Rate 46% Annual Degrees Awarded 8 SAT Score 850–1,000 Est. Net Price * $9,452 Median Starting Salary $46,404
#89 #89 Best College for Visual and Performing Arts, General in the U.S. North Carolina Central University Durham, NC North Carolina Central University is a somewhat selective school. Acceptance Rate 84% Annual Degrees Awarded 7 SAT Score 840–1,140 Est. Net Price * $13,708 Median Starting Salary $50,384
#90 #90 Best College for Visual and Performing Arts, General in the U.S. Lynn University Boca Raton, FL Lynn University is a somewhat selective school. The school receives roughly 7,800 applications every... Acceptance Rate 80% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 1,060–1,200 Est. Net Price * $38,728 Median Starting Salary $50,719
#91 #91 Best College for Visual and Performing Arts, General in the U.S. Bennett College Greensboro, NC Overall, Bennett College is known for being a highly selective school. Acceptance Rate 45% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 800–1,020 Est. Net Price * $20,545 Median Starting Salary $50,848
#92 #92 Best College for Visual and Performing Arts, General in the U.S. San Jose State University San Jose, CA San Jose State University is a somewhat selective school. Acceptance Rate 77% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 1,010–1,240 Est. Net Price * $14,219 Median Starting Salary $47,452
#93 #93 Best College for Visual and Performing Arts, General in the U.S. Fort Valley State University Fort Valley, GA Fort Valley State University is a highly selective school. Acceptance Rate 43% Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score 860–990 Est. Net Price * $13,016 Median Starting Salary $50,030
#94 #94 Best College for Visual and Performing Arts, General in the U.S. California State University-Channel Islands Camarillo, CA California State University-Channel Islands is a non selective school. Acceptance Rate 90% Annual Degrees Awarded 8 SAT Score 870–1,080 Est. Net Price * $13,540 Median Starting Salary $49,460
#95 #95 Best College for Visual and Performing Arts, General in the U.S. College of Mount Saint Vincent Bronx, NY In general, the College of Mount Saint Vincent is known for being a non selective school. Acceptance Rate 89% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 970–1,220 Est. Net Price * $17,084 Median Starting Salary $50,371
#96 #96 Best College for Visual and Performing Arts, General in the U.S. University of Maine at Farmington Farmington, ME In general, the University of Maine at Farmington is a non selective school. Acceptance Rate 94% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 990–1,250 Est. Net Price * $14,486 Median Starting Salary $54,711
#97 #97 Best College for Visual and Performing Arts, General in the U.S. Eastern University Saint Davids, PA Eastern University is a fairly selective school. They receive about 2,990 applications annually. Acceptance Rate 63% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 1,020–1,190 Est. Net Price * $26,669 Median Starting Salary $50,752
#98 #98 Best College for Visual and Performing Arts, General in the U.S. University of Pittsburgh-Bradford Bradford, PA Generally, the University of Pittsburgh-Bradford is a non selective school. Acceptance Rate 94% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 990–1,220 Est. Net Price * $16,505 Median Starting Salary $57,277
#99 #99 Best College for Visual and Performing Arts, General in the U.S. Hiram College Hiram, OH Hiram College is known for being a non selective school. The institution receives about 1,900 applications... Acceptance Rate 93% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 890–1,170 Est. Net Price * $19,384 Median Starting Salary $50,703
#100 #100 Best College for Visual and Performing Arts, General in the U.S. Francis Marion University Florence, SC In general, Francis Marion University is known for being a somewhat selective school. Acceptance Rate 83% Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score 880–1,120 Est. Net Price * $12,614 Median Starting Salary $50,338
#101 #101 Best College for Visual and Performing Arts, General in the U.S. Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus Indiana, PA In general, Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus is a non selective school. Acceptance Rate 92% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 940–1,160 Est. Net Price * $20,205 Median Starting Salary $53,440
#102 #102 Best College for Visual and Performing Arts, General in the U.S. Prescott College Prescott, AZ Prescott College is known for being a non selective school. Acceptance Rate 98% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 1,020–1,260 Est. Net Price * $25,317 Median Starting Salary $51,015
#103 #103 Best College for Visual and Performing Arts, General in the U.S. Mississippi University for Women Columbus, MS Mississippi University for Women is a non selective school. They receive about 500 applications each year. Acceptance Rate 99% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score 930–1,140 Est. Net Price * $12,691 Median Starting Salary $48,772
#104 #104 Best College for Visual and Performing Arts, General in the U.S. Western Oregon University Monmouth, OR Overall, Western Oregon University is a somewhat selective school. Acceptance Rate 83% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 990–1,220 Est. Net Price * $16,754 Median Starting Salary $52,155
#105 #105 Best College for Visual and Performing Arts, General in the U.S. Lees-McRae College Banner Elk, NC Overall, Lees-McRae College is a fairly selective school. Acceptance Rate 61% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 1,040–1,240 Est. Net Price * $24,108 Median Starting Salary $52,923
#106 #106 Best College for Visual and Performing Arts, General in the U.S. Lindsey Wilson College Columbia, KY Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $13,056 Median Starting Salary $50,067
#107 #107 Best College for Visual and Performing Arts, General in the U.S. Mississippi Valley State University Itta Bena, MS Mississippi Valley State University is known for being a fairly selective school. Acceptance Rate 65% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 760–970 Est. Net Price * $11,598 Median Starting Salary $49,410
#108 #108 Best College for Visual and Performing Arts, General in the U.S. Neumann University Aston, PA Neumann University is a non selective school. The school receives approximately 3,500 applications annually. Acceptance Rate 85% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 910–1,100 Est. Net Price * $28,707 Median Starting Salary $54,722
#109 #109 Best College for Visual and Performing Arts, General in the U.S. Northern Vermont University Johnson, VT Overall, Northern Vermont University is known for being a fairly selective school. Acceptance Rate 73% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 920–1,130 Est. Net Price * $15,546 Median Starting Salary $52,116
#110 #110 Best College for Visual and Performing Arts, General in the U.S. University of Dubuque Dubuque, IA the University of Dubuque is a non selective school. The school receives roughly 1,580 applications every... Acceptance Rate 85% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 890–1,120 Est. Net Price * $22,879 Median Starting Salary $52,222
#111 #111 Best College for Visual and Performing Arts, General in the U.S. Cheyney University of Pennsylvania Cheyney, PA Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $11,588 Median Starting Salary $48,333
#112 #112 Best College for Visual and Performing Arts, General in the U.S. Southeastern University Lakeland, FL Southeastern University is a fairly selective school. They receive about 2,180 applications annually. Acceptance Rate 61% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score 1,010–1,210 Est. Net Price * $27,910 Median Starting Salary $52,192
#113 #113 Best College for Visual and Performing Arts, General in the U.S. Reinhardt University Waleska, GA Reinhardt University is a fairly selective school. The institution receives approximately 1,100 applications... Acceptance Rate 62% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 970–1,170 Est. Net Price * $26,845 Median Starting Salary $51,563
#114 #114 Best College for Visual and Performing Arts, General in the U.S. Miles College Fairfield, AL Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $13,283 Median Starting Salary $47,738
#115 #115 Best College for Visual and Performing Arts, General in the U.S. St. Andrews University Laurinburg, NC St- Andrews University is known for being a fairly selective school. Acceptance Rate 65% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 810–1,170 Est. Net Price * $31,864 Median Starting Salary $52,709
#116 #116 Best College for Visual and Performing Arts, General in the U.S. CUNY Medgar Evers College Brooklyn, NY CUNY Medgar Evers College is a non selective school. The school receives approximately 12,000 applications... Acceptance Rate 88% Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score 750–930 Est. Net Price * $8,250 Median Starting Salary $48,169
#117 #117 Best College for Visual and Performing Arts, General in the U.S. Hussian College-Los Angeles Los Angeles, CA Acceptance Rate 48% Annual Degrees Awarded 51 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $53,378 Median Starting Salary $51,847
#118 #118 Best College for Visual and Performing Arts, General in the U.S. Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus University Park, PA Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus is known for being a fairly selective school. Acceptance Rate 55% Annual Degrees Awarded 9 SAT Score 1,220–1,400 Est. Net Price * $26,747 Median Starting Salary $50,669
#119 #119 Best College for Visual and Performing Arts, General in the U.S. Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Abington Abington, PA Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Abington is known for being a non selective school. Acceptance Rate 93% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score 1,080–1,320 Est. Net Price * $20,460 Median Starting Salary $53,266
#120 #120 Best College for Visual and Performing Arts, General in the U.S. Arizona State University Digital Immersion Scottsdale, AZ Arizona State University Digital Immersion is known for being a fairly selective school. Acceptance Rate 64% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 860–1,020 Est. Net Price * $0 Median Starting Salary $50,357
#121 #121 Best College for Visual and Performing Arts, General in the U.S. Pennsylvania State University-World Campus University Park, PA Pennsylvania State University-World Campus is a somewhat selective school. Acceptance Rate 82% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 1,040–1,280 Est. Net Price * $19,551 Median Starting Salary $51,847
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About Visual and Performing Arts, General

A general, undifferentiated program that focuses on the visual and performing arts and that may prepare individuals in any of the visual artistic media or performing disciplines.

Students studying Visual and Performing Arts, General can earn up to a Post masters certificate. On average, 65% percent of women and 35% percent of men make up the degrees awarded across all college campuses. Visual and Performing Arts, General is most common in California. The Median Starting Salary for an undergraduate degree in Visual and Performing Arts, General is $39,600.

Popularity of Visual and Performing Arts, General Degrees in the U.S.

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Careers

Majoring in Visual and Performing Arts, General, your experience is applicable to different careers. Visual and Performing Arts, General majors go on to find jobs including Photographers and Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary which are in high demand. Some of the jobs with the highest salary for Visual and Performing Arts, General majors include Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary, Artists and Related Workers, All Other and Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators.

Top Paying Careers

These are the highest paying careers for Visual and Performing Arts, General majors.

Most In-Demand Careers

These are the careers in highest demand for Visual and Performing Arts, General majors.

Student Demographics

Total Students

1,546

Female Students

1,012 (65%)

Male Students

534 (34%)

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Visual and Performing Arts, General

#1 Best College for Visual and Performing Arts, General in the U.S.

85%

41

1,110–1,300

$23,287

$58,185

#2 Best College for Visual and Performing Arts, General in the U.S.

3%

27

1,500–1,590

$19,491

$42,877

#3 Best College for Visual and Performing Arts, General in the U.S.

45%

22

1,290–1,400

$32,497

$56,932

#4 Best College for Visual and Performing Arts, General in the U.S.

78%

48

780–950

$20,320

$50,046

#5 Best College for Visual and Performing Arts, General in the U.S.

75%

29

1,220–1,360

$19,434

$52,298

#6 Best College for Visual and Performing Arts, General in the U.S.

86%

49

940–1,180

$14,519

$51,195

#7 Best College for Visual and Performing Arts, General in the U.S.

87%

38

1,000–1,260

$26,666

$51,239

#8 Best College for Visual and Performing Arts, General in the U.S.

90%

112

1,150–1,360

$18,479

$49,258

#9 Best College for Visual and Performing Arts, General in the U.S.

70%

25

1,110–1,320

$16,262

$54,696

#10 Best College for Visual and Performing Arts, General in the U.S.

88%

25

1,030–1,220

$21,772

$56,516

#11 Best College for Visual and Performing Arts, General in the U.S.

24%

67

1,290–1,490

$16,111

$45,489

#12 Best College for Visual and Performing Arts, General in the U.S.

56%

21

1,180–1,360

$35,133

$51,942

#13 Best College for Visual and Performing Arts, General in the U.S.

85%

44

1,080–1,300

$16,990

$50,039

#14 Best College for Visual and Performing Arts, General in the U.S.