Arizona · Visual and Performing Arts

Best Visual and Performing Arts institutions in Arizona, ranked by earnings

The Visual and Performing Arts program offers a comprehensive exploration of artistic expression through various mediums. This program is designed for students who are passionate about creativity and wish to develop their skills in both…

Institutions
8
offering CIP 50.01
States offered
9
with a program page
Degrees / yr
198
IPEDS completions 2026
Median grad earnings
$24,691
1 year after graduation
With earnings data
5
College Scorecard
Median net price
$21,535
IPEDS 2026
Avg graduation rate
35%
IPEDS 2026
State pay · Graphic Designers
$59,910
BLS OEWS 2024

Top 5 institutions, ranked by graduate earnings

Earnings = median 1 year after graduation (College Scorecard).

#InstitutionGrad earnings (1 yr)CompletionsGrad rateNet priceMedian debt
1University of Advancing Technology
Tempe Private for-profit · Bachelor's degree
$27,8242335%$21,175$29,750
2Pima Community College
Tucson Public · Associate degree
$25,3447828%$9,541
3Grand Canyon University
Phoenix Private for-profit · Bachelor's degree
$24,6915943%$21,535$26,991
4Arizona State University Campus Immersion
Tempe Public · Bachelor's degree
$22,8171468%$22,625
5Arizona State University Digital Immersion
Scottsdale Public · Bachelor's degree
$22,817130%

Career outlook

What this program leads to: Graphic Designers (SOC 27-1024).

Projected growth (2024–2034)
+2.1%
About as fast as average
Openings / yr (US)
~20,000
BLS Employment Projections
US median wage
$61,300
typically Bachelor's degree

Top skills

Active ListeningSpeakingCritical ThinkingWritingActive LearningReading Comprehension

What Graphic Designers earn in Arizona

Jobs in Arizona
4,330
BLS OEWS May 2024
State average pay
$59,910
median $52,240
Best-paying metro
$65,260
Sierra Vista-Douglas, AZ

Related careers

Graphic Designers
$59,910 avg · 4,330 jobs
Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary
$77,170 avg · 1,160 jobs
Photographers
$49,190 avg · 1,090 jobs
Art Directors
$99,430 avg · 370 jobs
Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators
$64,260 avg · 80 jobs
Artists and Related Workers, All Other
$55,230 avg · 50 jobs

Common questions

Answers for students comparing Visual and Performing Arts programs in Arizona.

Which Visual and Performing Arts program in Arizona has the highest-earning graduates?+

By median earnings one year after graduation (College Scorecard), University of Advancing Technology tops the list at $27,824. Compare it against completions, graduation rate, cost, and debt in the ranked table above.

How much do Graphic Designers earn in Arizona?+

The average annual wage for Graphic Designers in Arizona is $59,910 (median $52,240), across about 4,330 jobs. Source: BLS OEWS, May 2024.

What is the focus of the Visual and Performing Arts program?+

The Visual and Performing Arts program offers a comprehensive exploration of artistic expression through various mediums. This program is designed for students who are passionate about creativity and wish to develop their skills in both…

What skills will I develop in this program?+

You will develop active listening, speaking, critical thinking, writing, and related professional skills.

What is the job outlook for Graphic Designers?+

The national job outlook is about +2.1% growth with around 20,000 annual openings (BLS Employment Projections 2024–2034).

What is the typical education requirement?+

A Bachelor's degree is the typical entry-level education for this field (BLS).

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