Missouri · Visual and Performing Arts

Best Visual and Performing Arts institutions in Missouri, 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
5
offering CIP 50.01
States offered
9
with a program page
Degrees / yr
129
IPEDS completions 2026
Median grad earnings
$26,668
1 year after graduation
With earnings data
2
College Scorecard
Median net price
$25,090
IPEDS 2026
Avg graduation rate
60%
IPEDS 2026
State pay · Graphic Designers
$56,450
BLS OEWS 2024

Top 2 institutions, ranked by graduate earnings

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

#InstitutionGrad earnings (1 yr)CompletionsGrad rateNet priceMedian debt
1University of Missouri - Columbia
Columbia Public · Bachelor's degree
$29,7753775%$21,719
2Southeast Missouri State University
Cape Girardeau Public · Bachelor's degree
$26,6685858%$26,750

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 Missouri

Jobs in Missouri
3,700
BLS OEWS May 2024
State average pay
$56,450
median $50,900
Best-paying metro
$60,640
Kansas City, MO-KS

Related careers

Graphic Designers
$56,450 avg · 3,700 jobs
Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary
$103,120 avg · 1,400 jobs
Photographers
$48,380 avg · 810 jobs
Art Directors
$96,680 avg · 740 jobs
Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators
$51,500 avg · 180 jobs
Craft Artists
$55,700 avg · 160 jobs

Common questions

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

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

By median earnings one year after graduation (College Scorecard), University of Missouri - Columbia tops the list at $29,775. Compare it against completions, graduation rate, cost, and debt in the ranked table above.

How much do Graphic Designers earn in Missouri?+

The average annual wage for Graphic Designers in Missouri is $56,450 (median $50,900), across about 3,700 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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