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Doctoral (Research)-9% vs national median155 grads tracked

Visual and Performing Arts at University of Missouri - Kansas City

Ranked 31st of 35 doctoral (research) programs in Visual and Performing Arts by 5-year earnings.

Median · 1 year out
$47,901
middle 50%: $30,437 – $65,520
Median · 5 years out
$62,224
middle 50%: $45,751 – $79,787
Median · 10 years out
$72,156
middle 50%: $57,769 – $94,389

Salary trajectory

Median earnings vs the national median for Visual and Performing Arts (doctoral (research)) graduates.

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

Graduates of University of Missouri - Kansas City's doctoral (research) program in Visual and Performing Arts earn a median $47,901 one year after graduating, rising to $72,156 by year ten. Five years out, earnings run 9% below the national median of $68,571 for this field, ranking 31st of 35 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?

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

Paid off in
6.5 yrs
≈ $7,329 total interest

Same major at other universities

University of Colorado Boulder
$64,560 · 5 yrs out
University of Houston
$64,005 · 5 yrs out
Louisiana State University & Agricultural & Mechanical College
$63,832 · 5 yrs out
University of Utah
$63,610 · 5 yrs out
University of Alabama
$62,818 · 5 yrs out
University of North Carolina -Greensboro
$62,590 · 5 yrs out
Ball State University
$61,218 · 5 yrs out
University of Oregon
$58,956 · 5 yrs out
State University of New York at Stony Brook
$57,726 · 5 yrs out
Bowling Green State University
$54,051 · 5 yrs out

Other majors at University of Missouri - Kansas City

Biological and Biomedical Sciences (Master's)
$176,727 · 5 yrs out
Dentistry (Doctorate)
$170,620 · 5 yrs out
Health Professions and Related Programs (Doctorate)
$156,956 · 5 yrs out
Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration (Doctorate)
$155,863 · 5 yrs out
Health Professions and Related Programs (Doctorate)
$139,507 · 5 yrs out
Medicine (Doctorate)
$134,282 · 5 yrs out
Health Professions and Related Programs (Master's)
$123,042 · 5 yrs out
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (Master's)
$119,375 · 5 yrs out
Engineering (Master's)
$110,877 · 5 yrs out
Education (Doctorate)
$107,201 · 5 yrs out
Psychology (Doctorate)
$103,464 · 5 yrs out
Legal Professions and Studies (Master's)
$102,435 · 5 yrs out

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