by our College Data Analytics Team
[General Visual Performing Arts](/majors/visual-and-performing-arts/general-visual-performing-arts/) graduates earn very different salaries depending on where they study. The schools below stand out for the salaries their general visual performing arts graduates go on to command.
For its 2026 highest-paid-graduates ranking, College Factual looked at 18 schools to find where general visual performing arts graduates earn the most.
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Below are the schools whose general visual performing arts graduates go on to earn the most.
For graduate earnings in general visual performing arts, no school beat Drexel University this year. Set in the city of Philadelphia, Drexel University is a private not-for-profit institution. Students who complete the general visual performing arts program here go on to a median salary of roughly $51,248.
Long Island University C W Post Campus came in at #2 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying general visual performing arts schools. Located in the suburb of Brookville, Long Island University C W Post Campus is a private not-for-profit institution. After graduating, general visual performing arts degree recipients from Long Island University C W Post Campus typically earn about $40,407 annually.
A rank of #3 makes The Community College Of Baltimore County one of the highest-paying schools for general visual performing arts. Located in the suburb of Baltimore, The Community College Of Baltimore County is a public institution. Early-career general visual performing arts graduates from The Community College Of Baltimore County make a median of around $32,494 per year.
Students chasing top earnings in general visual performing arts will find them at Siena College, which ranked #4. Siena College is a private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Loudonville. General Visual Performing Arts graduates of Siena College earn a median of about $34,017 a year early in their careers.
Students chasing top earnings in general visual performing arts will find them at Suny College At Oneonta, which ranked #5. Set in the town of Oneonta, Suny College At Oneonta is a public institution. General Visual Performing Arts graduates of Suny College At Oneonta earn a median of about $47,984 a year early in their careers.
Dutchess Community College came in at #6 for general visual performing arts graduate earnings this year. Located in the suburb of Poughkeepsie, Dutchess Community College is a public institution. Early-career general visual performing arts graduates from Dutchess Community College make a median of around $26,147 per year.
The Richard Stockton College Of New Jersey ranked #7 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying general visual performing arts schools. Located in the rural area of Galloway, The Richard Stockton College Of New Jersey is a public institution. Early-career general visual performing arts graduates from The Richard Stockton College Of New Jersey make a median of around $41,595 per year.
Temple University ranked #8 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying general visual performing arts schools. Set in the city of Philadelphia, Temple University is a public institution. Students who complete the general visual performing arts program here go on to a median salary of roughly $39,341.
Suffolk County Community College ranked #9 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying general visual performing arts schools. Set in the suburb of Selden, Suffolk County Community College is a public institution. After graduating, general visual performing arts degree recipients from Suffolk County Community College typically earn about $29,196 annually.
Bloomfield College earned the #10 position for general visual performing arts graduate earnings this year. Located in the suburb of Bloomfield, Bloomfield College is a public institution. General Visual Performing Arts graduates of Bloomfield College earn a median of about $41,699 a year early in their careers.
Moore College Of Art And Design placed #11 among the highest-paying schools for general visual performing arts. Located in the city of Philadelphia, Moore College Of Art And Design is a private not-for-profit institution. Early-career general visual performing arts graduates from Moore College Of Art And Design make a median of around $27,107 per year.
State University Of New York At New Paltz placed #12 among the highest-paying schools for general visual performing arts. Located in the town of New Paltz, State University Of New York At New Paltz is a public institution. After graduating, general visual performing arts degree recipients from State University Of New York At New Paltz typically earn about $36,940 annually.
Cuny Bronx Community College earned the #13 position for general visual performing arts graduate earnings this year. Cuny Bronx Community College is a public school located in the city of Bronx. After graduating, general visual performing arts degree recipients from Cuny Bronx Community College typically earn about $25,456 annually.
East Stroudsburg University Of Pennsylvania earned the #14 position for general visual performing arts graduate earnings this year. Set in the town of East Stroudsburg, East Stroudsburg University Of Pennsylvania is a public institution. Early-career general visual performing arts graduates from East Stroudsburg University Of Pennsylvania make a median of around $22,349 per year.
Suny At Purchase College ranked #15 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying general visual performing arts schools. Suny At Purchase College is a public school located in the suburb of Purchase. After graduating, general visual performing arts degree recipients from Suny At Purchase College typically earn about $22,024 annually.
Cuny Queensborough Community College earned the #16 position for general visual performing arts graduate earnings this year. Located in the city of Bayside, Cuny Queensborough Community College is a public institution. After graduating, general visual performing arts degree recipients from Cuny Queensborough Community College typically earn about $20,816 annually.
The College Of Westchester came in at #17 for general visual performing arts graduate earnings this year. Located in the city of White Plains, The College Of Westchester is a private for-profit institution. After graduating, general visual performing arts degree recipients from The College Of Westchester typically earn about $20,163 annually.
Cuny Borough Of Manhattan Community College landed the #18 spot for general visual performing arts salaries this year. Set in the city of New York, Cuny Borough Of Manhattan Community College is a public institution. After graduating, general visual performing arts degree recipients from Cuny Borough Of Manhattan Community College typically earn about $9,376 annually.
This list is compiled by College Factual, 2026 edition. The methodology measures the salaries general visual performing arts graduates go on to earn early in their careers, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (College Scorecard field-of-study earnings and IPEDS).
Ranking method: College Major Earnings · 18 schools evaluated.
*Salary figures reflect median early-career earnings (about 5 years after graduation) and may vary by how long a person takes to complete their degree.
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