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Visual and Performing Arts, General bachelor's degree programs in Florida

Compare 5 reporting programs using the same federal field and bachelor's degree credential definition. Earnings are observed four years after completion.

5Programs reporting earnings

$47,546Median year-4 earnings

$24,250Median federal debt

5Programs reporting debt

OUTCOME SPREAD

Highest reported earnings in Florida

Each bar uses the same field, credential, state and earnings year.

1University of Central FloridaOrlando · $24,250 federal debt$52,922 2University of Florida-OnlineGainesville · $17,983 federal debt$47,546 3University of FloridaGainesville · $17,983 federal debt$47,546 4Full Sail UniversityWinter Park · $27,000 federal debt$36,870 5Stetson UniversityDeLand · $27,000 federal debt$35,045

CAREER CONTEXT IN FL

What related occupations pay in Florida

These are common occupational matches for this field, ranked by the strength of the federal education-to-occupation match.

25-1121Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary

State median wage: $63,820
Middle 50% wage range: $60,700–$90,520
State employment: 2,490
Projected growth: +2.2%
Annual openings: 8,000

10th–90th percentile: $52,830–$114,310

27-1019Artists and Related Workers, All Other

State median wage: $45,870
Middle 50% wage range: $45,310–$72,820
State employment: Not reported
Projected growth: +2.0%
Annual openings: 1,100

10th–90th percentile: $40,210–$122,700

27-4021Photographers

State median wage: $42,640
Middle 50% wage range: $33,890–$64,890
State employment: 4,390
Projected growth: -0.7%
Annual openings: 10,700

10th–90th percentile: $29,990–$80,400

27-1011Art Directors

State median wage: $99,660
Middle 50% wage range: $73,680–$126,200
State employment: 2,520
Projected growth: +4.2%
Annual openings: 12,200

10th–90th percentile: $56,780–$163,450

27-1014Special Effects Artists and Animators

State median wage: $85,870
Middle 50% wage range: $81,730–$104,410
State employment: 1,530
Projected growth: -0.3%
Annual openings: 4,200

10th–90th percentile: $71,140–$114,920

27-1024Graphic Designers

State median wage: $61,660
Middle 50% wage range: $49,510–$80,680
State employment: 12,660
Projected growth: -1.7%
Annual openings: 16,000

10th–90th percentile: $39,810–$101,860

27-1013Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators

State median wage: $50,360
Middle 50% wage range: $40,200–$78,430
State employment: 1,010
Projected growth: -2.9%
Annual openings: 2,200

10th–90th percentile: $31,160–$134,150

27-1012Craft Artists

State median wage: $48,710
Middle 50% wage range: $40,980–$53,910
State employment: 270
Projected growth: +2.0%
Annual openings: 1,000

10th–90th percentile: $35,530–$80,800

Career wages and employment are BLS estimates for everyone working in each occupation in Florida; they are not earnings or placement rates for graduates of these programs. Wage ranges show the distribution across workers, not an entry-to-experienced career path. Growth and annual openings are national 2025–35 projections. BLS reports openings in thousands; DegreeVerdict displays the corresponding job count. These figures provide labor-market context and are not used in DegreeVerdict payoff or ROI calculations.

ALL REPORTING PROGRAMS

Compare every available outcome

Sorted by observed year-4 earnings. Open a row for its exact college-and-degree profile.

#	College	City	Median year-4 earnings	Median federal debt
1	University of Central Florida	Orlando	$52,922	$24,250
2	University of Florida-Online	Gainesville	$47,546	$17,983
3	University of Florida	Gainesville	$47,546	$17,983
4	Full Sail University	Winter Park	$36,870	$27,000
5	Stetson University	DeLand	$35,045	$27,000

This is an observed-outcomes comparison, not a universal quality ranking. Missing and privacy-suppressed programs are excluded.

QUESTIONS ANSWERED

A quick read on Visual and Performing Arts, General in Florida

What do Visual and Performing Arts, General bachelor's degree graduates earn in Florida?

Across 5 reporting programs, the median observed earnings figure is $47,546 four years after completion.

How much federal debt is reported for these programs?

The median is $24,250 among the 5 programs reporting federal debt.

Which Florida colleges report the highest earnings for this degree?

The table compares the same federal field, credential and earnings year. University of Central Florida has the highest reported figure among the programs shown.