The Visual & Performing Arts major builds core foundations in this discipline and prepares students with practical, career-relevant skills. Use RoEDU™ to find programs that match your goals.
Within Arts, students often explore key subfields and specializations that provide targeted expertise.
Graduates translate classroom knowledge into real-world impact across sectors through hands-on projects and internships.
As part of Arts, this major connects to diverse, high-demand fields and interdisciplinary pathways.
Data from Bureau of Labor Statistics (2024) • Median wages, employment, and growth projections
| Occupation | Median Wage | Total Jobs | Growth Rate | Education |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary SOC: 25-1121 Occupation: Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary | $80,190 | 97,890 | N/A | N/A |
Art Directors SOC: 27-1011 Occupation: Art Directors | $111,040 | 50,370 | N/A | N/A |
Craft Artists SOC: 27-1012 Occupation: Craft Artists | $38,480 | 4,370 | N/A | N/A |
Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators SOC: 27-1013 Occupation: Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators | $60,560 | 10,000 | N/A | N/A |
Special Effects Artists and Animators SOC: 27-1014 Occupation: Special Effects Artists and Animators | $99,800 | 21,280 | N/A | N/A |
Artists and Related Workers, All Other SOC: 27-1019 Occupation: Artists and Related Workers, All Other | $72,760 | 7,370 | N/A | N/A |