26
Colleges in the Southeast Region
1,954
Visual Arts Degrees Awarded
$26,128
Avg Early-Career Salary
A degree in
general visual & performing arts is more popular than many other degrees. In fact, it ranks #116 out of 395 on popularity of all such degrees in the nation. So, you have a fair amount of options to choose from when looking for a school.
College Factual looked at 26 colleges and universities when compiling its 2024 Best General Visual & Performing Arts Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. Combined, these schools handed out 1,954 degrees in general visual & performing arts to qualified students.
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The visual arts program you select can have a big impact on your future. That's why we developed our collection of Best Schools for General Visual & Performing Arts rankings. For our Best Overall General Visual & Performing Arts School rankings, we roll up the results of our degree-level rankings, weighted by the number of degrees awarded at that level.
In order to find the schools that are the best fit for you, you may want to filter to one of the degree levels below.
Since the program you select can have a significant impact on your future, we've developed a number of rankings, including this Best General Visual & Performing Arts Schools in the Southeast Region list, to help you choose the best school for you.
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10 Top Southeast Region Schools in Visual Arts
Bachelor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
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Most Popular In NC
Every student who is interested in general visual & performing arts needs to check out Duke University. Duke is a large private not-for-profit university located in the large city of Durham. A Best Colleges rank of #7 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means Duke is a great university overall.
There were approximately 6 general visual & performing arts students who graduated with this degree at Duke in the most recent data year.
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University of Florida is one of the best schools in the United States for getting a degree in general visual & performing arts. UF is a fairly large public university located in the medium-sized city of Gainesville. A Best Colleges rank of #58 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means UF is a great university overall.
There were about 60 general visual & performing arts students who graduated with this degree at UF in the most recent year we have data available. Those general visual & performing arts students who get their degree from University of Florida earn $4,721 more than the standard visual arts grad.
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It's hard to beat University of Central Florida if you want to pursue a degree in general visual & performing arts. Located in the suburb of Orlando, UCF is a public university with a very large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #193 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means UCF is a great university overall.
There were roughly 470 general visual & performing arts students who graduated with this degree at UCF in the most recent year we have data available. Degree recipients from the general visual & performing arts major at University of Central Florida earn $12,023 above the average college grad with the same degree when they enter the workforce.
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George Mason University is a wonderful option for students pursuing a degree in general visual & performing arts. Located in the large suburb of Fairfax, GMU is a public university with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #117 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means GMU is a great university overall.
There were approximately 107 general visual & performing arts students who graduated with this degree at GMU in the most recent data year. After graduating, visual arts degree recipients typically make around $26,808 in their early careers.
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Bachelor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
1st
Most Popular In KY
45
Visual Arts Degrees Awarded
Located in the large city of Lexington, UK is a public university with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #230 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means UK is a great university overall.
There were about 45 general visual & performing arts students who graduated with this degree at UK in the most recent year we have data available.
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Mississippi State is a fairly large public university located in the town of Mississippi State. A Best Colleges rank of #284 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means Mississippi State is a great university overall.
There were roughly 42 general visual & performing arts students who graduated with this degree at Mississippi State in the most recent year we have data available. Students who graduate with their degree from the visual arts program state that they receive average early career wages of $25,314.
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Located in the medium-sized city of Newport News, CNU is a public university with a small student population. A Best Colleges rank of #589 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means CNU is a great university overall.
There were roughly 46 general visual & performing arts students who graduated with this degree at CNU in the most recent data year. Graduates who receive their degree from the visual arts program make about $19,983 in the first couple years of working.
More information about a degree in general visual & performing arts from Christopher Newport University
Located in the midsize suburb of Fredericksburg, UMW is a public university with a small student population. This university ranks 21st out of 63 schools for overall quality in the state of Virginia.
There were about 17 general visual & performing arts students who graduated with this degree at UMW in the most recent year we have data available. Students who graduate with their degree from the visual arts program state that they receive average early career earnings of $25,191.
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Stetson is a small private not-for-profit university located in the small city of DeLand. This university ranks 38th out of 77 schools for overall quality in the state of Florida.
There were roughly 28 general visual & performing arts students who graduated with this degree at Stetson in the most recent year we have data available. Graduates who receive their degree from the visual arts program earn about $23,950 in the first couple years of working.
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Located in the suburb of Fort Myers, FGCU is a public university with a fairly large student population. This university ranks 25th out of 77 schools for overall quality in the state of Florida.
There were approximately 17 general visual & performing arts students who graduated with this degree at FGCU in the most recent year we have data available.
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