by our College Data Analytics Team
[General Visual Performing Arts](/majors/visual-and-performing-arts/general-visual-performing-arts/) programs reward a close look at where graduates go on to earn the most. The schools below stand out for the salaries their general visual performing arts graduates go on to command.
College Factual analyzed 5 schools to build this 2026 ranking of the highest-paying general visual performing arts schools.
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If you want to know which schools send general visual performing arts graduates into the highest-paying careers, see the list below.
Champlain College tops our 2026 list of the highest-paying general visual performing arts schools in the New England Region. Champlain College is a private not-for-profit school located in the city of Burlington. Early-career general visual performing arts graduates from Champlain College make a median of around $44,607 per year.
Northeastern University came in at #2 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying general visual performing arts schools. Located in the city of Boston, Northeastern University is a private not-for-profit institution. After graduating, general visual performing arts degree recipients from Northeastern University typically earn about $27,246 annually.
University Of Massachusetts Dartmouth produces some of the highest-paid graduates in general visual performing arts, landing the #3 spot this year. Located in the suburb of North Dartmouth, University Of Massachusetts Dartmouth is a public institution. Students who complete the general visual performing arts program here go on to a median salary of roughly $25,753.
Strong graduate earnings at Bennington College earned it the #4 place for general visual performing arts. Located in the town of Bennington, Bennington College 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 $20,724.
Lesley University came in at #5 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying general visual performing arts schools. Located in the city of Cambridge, Lesley University is a private not-for-profit institution. After graduating, general visual performing arts degree recipients from Lesley University typically earn about $20,600 annually.
This list is compiled by College Factual, 2026 edition. Schools are ranked on the median early-career earnings of their general visual performing arts graduates, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (College Scorecard field-of-study earnings and IPEDS).
Ranking method: College Major Earnings · 5 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.
More about our data sources and methodologies.