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 highest-paying schools turn a general visual performing arts degree into the strongest early-career earnings.
College Factual analyzed 4 schools to build this 2026 ranking of the highest-paying general visual performing arts schools.
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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 Kennesaw State University this year. Located in the suburb of Kennesaw, Kennesaw State University is a public institution. After graduating, general visual performing arts degree recipients from Kennesaw State University typically earn about $48,436 annually.
Students chasing top earnings in general visual performing arts will find them at Savannah State University, which ranked #2. Set in the city of Savannah, Savannah State University is a public institution. Early-career general visual performing arts graduates from Savannah State University make a median of around $32,780 per year.
A rank of #3 makes Albany State University one of the highest-paying schools for general visual performing arts. Albany State University is a public school located in the city of Albany. Students who complete the general visual performing arts program here go on to a median salary of roughly $29,798.
Lagrange College produces some of the highest-paid graduates in general visual performing arts, landing the #4 spot this year. Lagrange College is a private not-for-profit school located in the town of Lagrange. Early-career general visual performing arts graduates from Lagrange College make a median of around $21,824 per year.
This ranking is produced 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 · 4 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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