Utah · Visual and Performing Arts

Best colleges for Visual and Performing Arts in Utah

Ranked by graduates a year

Utah Tech University, Snow College and University of Utah award the most Visual and Performing Arts degrees and certificates in Utah: 76, 25 and 1 graduates a year (IPEDS 2024–25). 4 Utah colleges offer Visual and Performing Arts and award 104 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
104
IPEDS completions 2024–25
Median starting salary
—
1 yr after graduation, College Scorecard
With earnings data
0
College Scorecard
Median net price
—
IPEDS 2024–25
Avg graduation rate
44%
IPEDS 2024–25
State pay · Graphic Designers
$67,600
BLS OEWS May 2025

4 institutions offering Visual and Performing Arts in Utah

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
1Utah Tech University
Saint George Public
—7638%——
2Snow College
Ephraim Public
—2546%——
3Salt Lake Community College
Salt Lake City Public
—229%——
4University of Utah
Salt Lake City Public
—165%——

Colleges awarding the most Visual and Performing Arts degrees in Utah

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)
1Utah Tech University
Saint George Public
76Not reported
2Snow College
Ephraim Public
25Not reported
3University of Utah
Salt Lake City Public
1Not reported
Show the other 1 Utah colleges offering Visual and Performing Arts
InstitutionCityControlGraduates / yr
Salt Lake Community CollegeSalt Lake CityPublic2

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 Utah

Jobs in Utah
2,720
BLS OEWS May 2025
State average pay
$67,600
median $62,310
Best-paying metro
$71,300
Salt Lake City-Murray, UT

Related careers

Graphic Designers
$67,600 avg · 2,720 jobs
Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary
$74,560 avg · 790 jobs
Photographers
$51,290 avg · 660 jobs
Special Effects Artists and Animators
$91,180 avg · 320 jobs
Art Directors
$110,860 avg · 290 jobs
Artists and Related Workers, All Other
$47,070 avg · 190 jobs

Common questions

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

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

Utah Tech University (76 graduates a year), Snow College (25 graduates a year) and University of Utah (1 graduate a year) award the most Visual and Performing Arts degrees and certificates in Utah, per IPEDS 2024–25 completions. In all, 4 Utah colleges offer Visual and Performing Arts.

How much do Graphic Designers earn in Utah?+

The average annual wage for Graphic Designers in Utah is $67,600 (median $62,310), across about 2,720 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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