Minnesota · Visual and Performing Arts

Best Visual and Performing Arts institutions in Minnesota, 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
7
offering CIP 50.01
States offered
9
with a program page
Degrees / yr
64
IPEDS completions 2026
Median grad earnings
1 year after graduation
With earnings data
0
College Scorecard
Median net price
$24,998
IPEDS 2026
Avg graduation rate
50%
IPEDS 2026
State pay · Graphic Designers
$63,260
BLS OEWS 2024

7 institutions offering Visual and Performing Arts in Minnesota

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

#InstitutionGrad earnings (1 yr)CompletionsGrad rateNet priceMedian debt
1University of St Thomas
Saint Paul Private not-for-profit
2176%$28,888
2Minneapolis College of Art and Design
Minneapolis Private not-for-profit
1251%$24,998
3Hennepin Technical College
Brooklyn Park Public
1142%
4Saint Paul College
Saint Paul Public
640%
5Hamline University
Saint Paul Private not-for-profit
560%$20,981
6Minnesota State University Moorhead
Moorhead Public
557%
7Normandale Community College
Bloomington Public
427%

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 Minnesota

Jobs in Minnesota
5,460
BLS OEWS May 2024
State average pay
$63,260
median $58,590
Best-paying metro
$67,160
Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI

Related careers

Graphic Designers
$63,260 avg · 5,460 jobs
Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary
$84,320 avg · 1,260 jobs
Art Directors
$109,120 avg · 1,120 jobs
Photographers
$58,910 avg · 530 jobs
Artists and Related Workers, All Other
$43,060 avg · 100 jobs
Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators
$61,700 avg · 70 jobs

Common questions

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

How much do Graphic Designers earn in Minnesota?+

The average annual wage for Graphic Designers in Minnesota is $63,260 (median $58,590), across about 5,460 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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