Oklahoma · Visual and Performing Arts

Best colleges for Visual and Performing Arts in Oklahoma

Ranked by graduates a year

Northern Oklahoma College, Oklahoma Baptist University and Oklahoma State University Institute of Technology award the most Visual and Performing Arts degrees and certificates in Oklahoma: 6, 3 and 1 graduates a year (IPEDS 2024–25). 4 Oklahoma colleges offer Visual and Performing Arts and award 28 degrees and certificates a year in all.

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
47
with a program page
Degrees / yr
28
IPEDS completions 2024–25
Median starting salary
—
1 yr after graduation, College Scorecard
With earnings data
0
College Scorecard
Median net price
$23,214
IPEDS 2024–25
Avg graduation rate
43%
IPEDS 2024–25
State pay · Graphic Designers
$55,570
BLS OEWS May 2025

4 institutions offering Visual and Performing Arts in Oklahoma

Graduate earnings are not yet reported for these institutions; ordered by graduates a year.

Starting salary (1 yr): median earnings one year after graduation (often called starting salary), College Scorecard.
#InstitutionStarting salary (1 yr)Graduates / yrGrad rateNet priceMedian debt
1Rogers State University
Claremore Public
—1829%——
2Northern Oklahoma College
Tonkawa Public
—648%——
3Oklahoma Baptist University
Shawnee Private not-for-profit
—352%$23,214—
4Oklahoma State University Institute of Technology
Okmulgee Public
—142%——

Colleges awarding the most Visual and Performing Arts degrees in Oklahoma

Top 3 by graduates a year (IPEDS 2024–25 completions). Online, degree-completion and graduate-only schools, and schools with a graduation rate under 30% are listed in full below.

Graduates / yr: degrees and certificates awarded in a year, IPEDS completions. Starting salary (1 yr): median earnings one year after graduation (often called starting salary), College Scorecard.
#InstitutionGraduates / yrStarting salary (1 yr)
1Northern Oklahoma College
Tonkawa Public
6Not reported
2Oklahoma Baptist University
Shawnee Private not-for-profit
3Not reported
3Oklahoma State University Institute of Technology
Okmulgee Public
1Not reported
Show the other 1 Oklahoma colleges offering Visual and Performing Arts
InstitutionCityControlGraduates / yr
Rogers State UniversityClaremorePublic18

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 Oklahoma

Jobs in Oklahoma
2,040
BLS OEWS May 2025
State average pay
$55,570
median $53,630
Best-paying metro
$61,510
Tulsa, OK

Related careers

Graphic Designers
$55,570 avg · 2,040 jobs
Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary
$60,230 avg · 760 jobs
Photographers
$40,300 avg · 330 jobs
Art Directors
$92,600 avg · 290 jobs
Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators
$61,700 avg · 60 jobs
Special Effects Artists and Animators
$66,380

Common questions

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

Which Oklahoma colleges award the most Visual and Performing Arts degrees?+

Northern Oklahoma College (6 graduates a year), Oklahoma Baptist University (3 graduates a year) and Oklahoma State University Institute of Technology (1 graduate a year) award the most Visual and Performing Arts degrees and certificates in Oklahoma, per IPEDS 2024–25 completions. In all, 4 Oklahoma colleges offer Visual and Performing Arts.

How much do Graphic Designers earn in Oklahoma?+

The average annual wage for Graphic Designers in Oklahoma is $55,570 (median $53,630), across about 2,040 jobs. Source: BLS OEWS, May 2025.

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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About the data on this page

Every figure comes from an official federal or public source. Here is each one and the release it is currently on.

IPEDSFall 2025–26 release, published July 28, 2026
Enrollment, completions, graduation rates, tuition, financial aid, staffing, and finance for every U.S. institution in federal student aid programs.
College ScorecardJune 10, 2026 release (merged 2025–26 files)
Institution and field-of-study costs, graduate earnings, debt, completion, and admissions outcomes compiled from federal aid records, tax data, and IPEDS.
PSEO graduate earnings2019–21 graduation cohorts (release V4.13.0)
Earnings and employment outcomes of graduates by institution, degree level, and field of study, measured from state wage records.
BLS wages & outlookOEWS May 2025 release
Occupational employment and wage estimates plus 10-year job outlook, used to connect programs to real-world earnings.
FVT/GE program performanceProvisional preview, May 18, 2026 release
Program-level debt-to-earnings and earnings-premium measures behind the FVT/GE and STATS accountability frameworks.

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