Visual and Performing Arts at University of North Carolina Asheville
Asheville, NC · Bachelor's Degree · about 27 graduates a year
University of North Carolina Asheville graduates in visual and performing arts earn 3% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 56% of one year’s pay at that point.
How University of North Carolina Asheville Compares for Visual and Performing Arts
All 68 colleges reporting visual and performing arts earnings at this degree level, ranked by median pay four years after graduation. “Wage-adjusted” divides pay by the square root of the state’s wage index so colleges in low-wage states aren’t penalized for local pay.
| # | College | 4 yrs after | Wage-adjusted | Adj. rank | 1 yr after |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fordham University Bronx, NY | $65,848 | $62,674 | #1 | $41,165 |
| 2 | Champlain College Burlington, VT | $57,883 | $59,451 | #2 | $30,138 |
| 3 | Texas A & M University-College Station College Station, TX | $57,002 | $57,954 | #3 | — |
| 4 | George Mason University Fairfax, VA | $54,703 | $49,812 | #13 | $31,941 |
| 5 | The University of Texas at Austin Austin, TX | $53,829 | $54,728 | #5 | $29,707 |
| 6 | University of Central Florida Orlando, FL | $52,922 | $56,329 | #4 | $28,878 |
| 7 | University of Missouri-Columbia Columbia, MO | $50,205 | $53,830 | #6 | $29,775 |
| 8 | Lesley University Cambridge, MA | $49,175 | $43,304 | #30 | $20,600 |
| 9 | Arizona State University Campus Immersion Tempe, AZ | $48,589 | $49,926 | #11 | $22,817 |
| 10 | Arizona State University Digital Immersion Scottsdale, AZ | $48,589 | $49,926 | #12 | $22,817 |
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| 38 | University of Wisconsin-Stout Menomonie, WI | $41,129 | $42,797 | #33 | — |
| 39 | State University of New York at New Paltz New Paltz, NY | $41,097 | $39,116 | #45 | $19,893 |
| 40 | University of Kentucky Lexington, KY | $40,538 | $45,901 | #23 | $26,343 |
| 41 | University of North Carolina Asheville Asheville, NC | $40,444 | $43,402 | #28 | $23,023 |
| 42 | Stockton University Galloway, NJ | $40,199 | $35,282 | #60 | $20,705 |
| 43 | Bennington College Bennington, VT | $39,958 | $41,040 | #40 | $20,809 |
| 44 | SUNY at Purchase College Purchase, NY | $39,791 | $37,873 | #50 | $22,024 |
Other Majors at University of North Carolina Asheville by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engineering | $88,346 | $73,410 | #25 of 57 |
| Computer Science | $88,084 | $48,076 | #259 of 349 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $69,472 | $53,705 | #498 of 796 |
| Economics | $66,736 | $28,301 | #308 of 368 |
| Chemistry | $60,021 | $36,891 | #161 of 209 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $56,479 | $44,945 | #921 of 1176 |
| Mathematics | $56,247 | $33,651 | #275 of 309 |
| Political Science and Government | $55,698 | $23,964 | #422 of 565 |
| Biology | $47,302 | $27,943 | #749 of 841 |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | $46,518 | $25,758 | #244 of 265 |
| Sociology | $44,824 | $18,869 | #387 of 462 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $42,743 | $27,682 | #602 of 660 |
| Public Health | $42,267 | $27,913 | #213 of 215 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $41,796 | $22,144 | #430 of 476 |
| Psychology | $40,673 | $24,666 | #957 of 1027 |
| History | $38,565 | $28,205 | #448 of 459 |
| Music | $37,484 | — | #222 of 268 |
| English Language and Literature | $33,714 | $19,136 | #568 of 576 |
| Anthropology | — | $24,639 | — |
| Fine and Studio Arts | — | $23,504 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do University of North Carolina Asheville visual and performing arts graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $23,023 one year after graduating and $40,444 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does University of North Carolina Asheville rank for visual and performing arts?
Among 68 colleges reporting earnings for visual and performing arts graduates, University of North Carolina Asheville ranks #41 by median pay four years after graduation, and #28 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is visual and performing arts at University of North Carolina Asheville worth it?
Its graduates earn 3% less than the national median for visual and performing arts ($41,688), and the median federal debt at graduation is $22,582.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are medians for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled; programs with few graduates are not reported. Wage adjustment uses Census ACS state median household income.