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

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

$45,170Median year-4 earnings

$24,638Median federal debt

5Programs reporting debt

OUTCOME SPREAD

Highest reported earnings in Pennsylvania

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

1Pennsylvania State University-World CampusUniversity Park · $24,638 federal debt$45,170 2Pennsylvania State University-Penn State AbingtonAbington · $24,638 federal debt$45,170 3Pennsylvania State University-Main CampusUniversity Park · $24,638 federal debt$45,170 4Pennsylvania State University-Penn State AltoonaAltoona · $24,638 federal debt$45,170 5Temple UniversityPhiladelphia · $26,500 federal debt$42,731

CAREER CONTEXT IN PA

What related occupations pay in Pennsylvania

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

27-1019Artists and Related Workers, All Other

State median wage: $86,260
Middle 50% wage range: $49,960–$122,930
State employment: 100
Projected growth: +2.0%
Annual openings: 1,100

10th–90th percentile: $43,460–$147,080

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

State median wage: $77,280
Middle 50% wage range: $58,300–$94,300
State employment: 4,170
Projected growth: +2.2%
Annual openings: 8,000

10th–90th percentile: $38,460–$122,210

27-4021Photographers

State median wage: $40,520
Middle 50% wage range: $34,040–$55,870
State employment: 1,870
Projected growth: -0.7%
Annual openings: 10,700

10th–90th percentile: $29,020–$75,100

27-1011Art Directors

State median wage: $97,450
Middle 50% wage range: $76,670–$113,610
State employment: 1,250
Projected growth: +4.2%
Annual openings: 12,200

10th–90th percentile: $65,470–$149,940

27-1014Special Effects Artists and Animators

State median wage: $71,760
Middle 50% wage range: $57,490–$93,410
State employment: 300
Projected growth: -0.3%
Annual openings: 4,200

10th–90th percentile: $49,680–$103,940

27-1024Graphic Designers

State median wage: $60,730
Middle 50% wage range: $47,670–$80,480
State employment: 8,150
Projected growth: -1.7%
Annual openings: 16,000

10th–90th percentile: $39,430–$102,090

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

State median wage: $54,270
Middle 50% wage range: $38,730–$71,170
State employment: Not reported
Projected growth: -2.9%
Annual openings: 2,200

10th–90th percentile: $22,360–$102,920

27-1012Craft Artists

State median wage: $41,600
Middle 50% wage range: $34,260–$45,340
State employment: 230
Projected growth: +2.0%
Annual openings: 1,000

10th–90th percentile: $32,140–$61,000

Career wages and employment are BLS estimates for everyone working in each occupation in Pennsylvania; 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	Pennsylvania State University-World Campus	University Park	$45,170	$24,638
2	Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Abington	Abington	$45,170	$24,638
3	Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus	University Park	$45,170	$24,638
4	Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Altoona	Altoona	$45,170	$24,638
5	Temple University	Philadelphia	$42,731	$26,500

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 Pennsylvania

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

Across 5 reporting programs, the median observed earnings figure is $45,170 four years after completion.

How much federal debt is reported for these programs?

The median is $24,638 among the 5 programs reporting federal debt.

Which Pennsylvania colleges report the highest earnings for this degree?

The table compares the same federal field, credential and earnings year. Pennsylvania State University-World Campus has the highest reported figure among the programs shown.