Arkansas · Visual and Performing Arts

Best Visual and Performing Arts institutions in Arkansas, 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
4
offering CIP 50.01
States offered
9
with a program page
Degrees / yr
55
IPEDS completions 2026
Median grad earnings
1 year after graduation
With earnings data
0
College Scorecard
Median net price
$16,387
IPEDS 2026
Avg graduation rate
34%
IPEDS 2026
State pay · Graphic Designers
$53,010
BLS OEWS 2024

4 institutions offering Visual and Performing Arts in Arkansas

Graduate earnings are not yet reported for these institutions; ordered by completions.

#InstitutionGrad earnings (1 yr)CompletionsGrad rateNet priceMedian debt
1National Park College
Hot Springs Public
3035%
2Arkansas State University - Beebe
Beebe Public
2142%
3NorthWest Arkansas Community College
Bentonville Public
331%
4Philander Smith University
Little Rock Private not-for-profit
130%$16,387

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 Arkansas

Jobs in Arkansas
1,450
BLS OEWS May 2024
State average pay
$53,010
median $46,430
Best-paying metro
$64,900
Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers, AR

Related careers

Graphic Designers
$53,010 avg · 1,450 jobs
Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary
$76,660 avg · 620 jobs
Photographers
$36,690 avg · 240 jobs
Art Directors
$75,590 avg · 140 jobs
Special Effects Artists and Animators
Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators

Common questions

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

How much do Graphic Designers earn in Arkansas?+

The average annual wage for Graphic Designers in Arkansas is $53,010 (median $46,430), across about 1,450 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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