Visual and Performing Arts at The University of Texas at Dallas
Richardson, TX · Bachelor's Degree · about 353 graduates a year
The University of Texas at Dallas graduates in visual and performing arts earn 9% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 52% of one year’s pay at that point.
How The University of Texas at Dallas 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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| 49 | University of Southern Mississippi Hattiesburg, MS | $38,599 | $46,833 | #18 | — |
| 50 | Rogers State University Claremore, OK | $37,996 | $42,660 | #34 | — |
| 51 | The University of Tennessee-Martin Martin, TN | $37,930 | $41,434 | #38 | $25,660 |
| 52 | The University of Texas at Dallas Richardson, TX | $37,825 | $38,457 | #47 | $28,494 |
| 53 | University of Houston-Downtown Houston, TX | $37,668 | $38,297 | #49 | $19,527 |
| 54 | University of Colorado Colorado Springs Colorado Springs, CO | $37,628 | $35,190 | #61 | $30,966 |
| 55 | Wichita State University Wichita, KS | $37,012 | $38,424 | #48 | $20,013 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do The University of Texas at Dallas visual and performing arts graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $28,494 one year after graduating and $37,825 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does The University of Texas at Dallas rank for visual and performing arts?
Among 68 colleges reporting earnings for visual and performing arts graduates, The University of Texas at Dallas ranks #52 by median pay four years after graduation, and #47 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is visual and performing arts at The University of Texas at Dallas worth it?
Its graduates earn 9% less than the national median for visual and performing arts ($41,688), and the median federal debt at graduation is $19,500.
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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.