Best Colleges for Visual and Performing Arts, Other

Visual and Performing Arts, Other encompasses diverse creative disciplines beyond traditional fine arts, theater, and music programs. With only 18 schools offering specialized programs in this field, students have limited but focused options for pursuing unique artistic paths.

Graduates typically earn around $28,337 annually, reflecting the competitive nature of creative industries. When evaluating programs, students should prioritize hands-on studio access, experienced faculty with professional backgrounds, and strong alumni networks in their target industries. Look for curricula that blend technical skills with creative theory, offering internship opportunities and showcase platforms. Consider programs that provide cross-disciplinary collaboration and access to professional-grade equipment, as these factors significantly impact post-graduation career prospects in specialized arts fields.

Schools Ranked

$28,337

Avg. Program Earnings

75.0%

Avg. Graduation Rate

Top 18 Schools

College rankings
#	School	Median Earnings	Graduation Rate	School Type
1	Baldwin Wallace University Berea, Ohio	$39,927	68.6%	private-nonprofit
2	University of Chicago Chicago, Illinois	$38,289	94.9%	private-nonprofit
3	SUNY at Purchase College Purchase, New York	$38,289	61.6%	public
4	Illinois State University Normal, Illinois	$33,565	66.3%	public
5	New York University New York, New York	$33,138	88.5%	private-nonprofit
6	Nazareth University Rochester, New York	$32,029	72.9%	private-nonprofit
7	Columbia University in the City of New York New York, New York	$31,127	95.0%	private-nonprofit
8	University of South Florida Tampa, Florida	$30,771	74.6%	public
9	Clemson University Clemson, South Carolina	$28,598	87.9%	public
10	University of Michigan-Ann Arbor Ann Arbor, Michigan	$27,488	93.2%	public
11	Cornell University Ithaca, New York	$27,439	95.1%	private-nonprofit
12	Elon University Elon, North Carolina	$26,739	83.0%	private-nonprofit
13	University of California-San Diego La Jolla, California	$26,353	87.6%	public
14	Brigham Young University Provo, Utah	$25,194	82.2%	private-nonprofit
15	Millikin University Decatur, Illinois	$22,999	59.1%	private-nonprofit
16	Wells College Aurora, New York	$21,964	40.9%	private-nonprofit
17	Berklee College of Music Boston, Massachusetts	$16,786	66.3%	private-nonprofit
18	Grambling State University Grambling, Louisiana	$9,375	32.3%	public