WhatGradsMake
Bachelor's-21% vs national median133 grads tracked

Visual and Performing Arts at Indiana Wesleyan University

Ranked 350th of 376 bachelor's programs in Visual and Performing Arts by 5-year earnings.

Median · 1 year out
$28,868
middle 50%: $22,089 – $41,125
Median · 5 years out
$38,509
middle 50%: $29,263 – $50,402
Median · 10 years out
n/a
not enough graduates to report

Salary trajectory

Median earnings vs the national median for Visual and Performing Arts (bachelor's) graduates.

This program (median)National median, same major & degreeMiddle 50% of graduates

Graduates of Indiana Wesleyan University's bachelor's program in Visual and Performing Arts earn a median $28,868 one year after graduating, rising to $38,509 by year five. Five years out, earnings run 21% below the national median of $48,719 for this field, ranking 350th of 376 reporting programs.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau PSEO, release V4.13.0 2025Q4. Earnings are for graduates working in covered states; figures are medians in nominal dollars.

Will the degree pay for itself?

Drag the sliders — payback uses this program's actual salary curve.

Assumes a 6.5% APR loan and this program's median salary trajectory (interpolated between years 1, 5 and 10).

Paid off in
12.1 yrs
≈ $14,104 total interest

Same major at other universities

Earlham College
$39,196 · 5 yrs out
University of South Carolina - Aiken
$39,196 · 5 yrs out
Southwestern Oklahoma State University
$38,967 · 5 yrs out
Hollins University
$38,852 · 5 yrs out
Missouri Western State University
$38,702 · 5 yrs out
Claflin University
$38,639 · 5 yrs out
Concord University
$38,509 · 5 yrs out
University of Colorado Colorado Springs
$38,387 · 5 yrs out
University of North Carolina Asheville
$37,959 · 5 yrs out
Elizabeth City State University
$37,935 · 5 yrs out
Indiana University - South Bend
$37,897 · 5 yrs out
Augusta University
$37,471 · 5 yrs out

Other majors at Indiana Wesleyan University

Health Professions and Related Programs (Master's)
$109,217 · 5 yrs out
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services (Doctorate)
$97,992 · 5 yrs out
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services (Master's)
$91,636 · 5 yrs out
Management Information Systems and Services (Bachelor's)
$87,097 · 5 yrs out
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Bachelor's)
$86,601 · 5 yrs out
Health Professions and Related Programs (Bachelor's)
$84,068 · 5 yrs out
Finance and Financial Management Services (Bachelor's)
$79,157 · 5 yrs out
Business Administration, Management and Operations (Bachelor's)
$75,515 · 5 yrs out
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services (Bachelor's)
$74,834 · 5 yrs out
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (Associate)
$69,779 · 5 yrs out
Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management (Associate)
$69,779 · 5 yrs out
Marketing (Bachelor's)
$69,154 · 5 yrs out

Related fields of study

Arts, Entertainment, and Media Management
Compare universities
Crafts/Craft Design, Folk Art and Artisanry
Compare universities
Dance
Compare universities
Design and Applied Arts
Compare universities
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft
Compare universities
Film/Video and Photographic Arts
Compare universities