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. A top-earning program sends graduates into careers with strong starting pay.
To produce this 2026 ranking, College Factual evaluated 5 schools on the early-career earnings of their general visual performing arts graduates.
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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 University Of Central Florida this year. Located in the suburb of Orlando, University Of Central Florida is a public institution. General Visual Performing Arts graduates of University Of Central Florida earn a median of about $68,613 a year early in their careers.
Stetson University produces some of the highest-paid graduates in general visual performing arts, landing the #2 spot this year. Located in the city of DeLand, Stetson 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 $44,802.
University Of Florida produces some of the highest-paid graduates in general visual performing arts, landing the #3 spot this year. University Of Florida is a public school located in the city of Gainesville. General Visual Performing Arts graduates of University Of Florida earn a median of about $30,629 a year early in their careers.
Strong graduate earnings at University Of Florida Online earned it the #4 place for general visual performing arts. Set in the city of Gainesville, University Of Florida Online is a public institution. General Visual Performing Arts graduates of University Of Florida Online earn a median of about $30,629 a year early in their careers.
A rank of #5 makes Full Sail University one of the highest-paying schools for general visual performing arts. Full Sail University is a private for-profit school located in the suburb of Winter Park. Early-career general visual performing arts graduates from Full Sail University make a median of around $23,101 per year.
The ranking above is published 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.
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