Washington · Visual and Performing Arts

Best colleges for Visual and Performing Arts in Washington

Ranked by graduates a year

Eastern Washington University, Seattle University and Spokane Falls Community College award the most Visual and Performing Arts degrees and certificates in Washington: 10, 5 and 1 graduates a year (IPEDS 2024–25). 3 Washington colleges offer Visual and Performing Arts and award 16 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
3
offering CIP 50.01
States offered
47
with a program page
Degrees / yr
16
IPEDS completions 2024–25
Median starting salary
—
1 yr after graduation, College Scorecard
With earnings data
0
College Scorecard
Median net price
$31,900
IPEDS 2024–25
Avg graduation rate
50%
IPEDS 2024–25
State pay · Graphic Designers
$77,910
BLS OEWS May 2025

3 institutions offering Visual and Performing Arts in Washington

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
1Eastern Washington University
Cheney Public
—1043%——
2Seattle University
Seattle Private not-for-profit
—576%$31,900—
3Spokane Falls Community College
Spokane Public
—132%——

Colleges awarding the most Visual and Performing Arts degrees in Washington

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)
1Eastern Washington University
Cheney Public
10Not reported
2Seattle University
Seattle Private not-for-profit
5Not reported
3Spokane Falls Community College
Spokane Public
1Not reported

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 Washington

Jobs in Washington
3,960
BLS OEWS May 2025
State average pay
$77,910
median $72,710
Best-paying metro
$82,290
Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA

Related careers

Graphic Designers
$77,910 avg · 3,960 jobs
Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary
$79,670 avg · 1,400 jobs
Special Effects Artists and Animators
$141,450 avg · 1,130 jobs
Photographers
$56,270 avg · 960 jobs
Art Directors
$130,550 avg · 650 jobs
Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators
$76,000 avg · 350 jobs

Common questions

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

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

Eastern Washington University (10 graduates a year), Seattle University (5 graduates a year) and Spokane Falls Community College (1 graduate a year) award the most Visual and Performing Arts degrees and certificates in Washington, per IPEDS 2024–25 completions. In all, 3 Washington colleges offer Visual and Performing Arts.

How much do Graphic Designers earn in Washington?+

The average annual wage for Graphic Designers in Washington is $77,910 (median $72,710), across about 3,960 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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