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Master's-30% vs national median125 grads tracked

Visual and Performing Arts at Mary Baldwin University

Ranked 142nd of 142 master's programs in Visual and Performing Arts by 5-year earnings.

Median · 1 year out
$29,369
middle 50%: $20,801 – $46,435
Median · 5 years out
$38,967
middle 50%: $25,697 – $54,757
Median · 10 years out
$52,636
middle 50%: $34,630 – $66,184

Salary trajectory

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

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

Graduates of Mary Baldwin University's master's program in Visual and Performing Arts earn a median $29,369 one year after graduating, rising to $52,636 by year ten. Five years out, earnings run 30% below the national median of $55,817 for this field, ranking 142nd of 142 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
10.4 yrs
≈ $12,875 total interest

Same major at other universities

University of Central Oklahoma
$48,144 · 5 yrs out
Portland State University
$47,574 · 5 yrs out
University of Toledo
$47,119 · 5 yrs out
Western Connecticut State University
$46,663 · 5 yrs out
University of Missouri - Kansas City
$46,186 · 5 yrs out
Western Carolina University
$45,210 · 5 yrs out

Other majors at Mary Baldwin University

Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Bachelor's)
$87,772 · 5 yrs out
International Relations and National Security Studies (Bachelor's)
$72,585 · 5 yrs out
Sustainability Studies (Bachelor's)
$63,610 · 5 yrs out
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other (Bachelor's)
$62,322 · 5 yrs out
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services (Bachelor's)
$59,667 · 5 yrs out
Business Administration, Management and Operations (Bachelor's)
$59,411 · 5 yrs out
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies (Bachelor's)
$59,391 · 5 yrs out
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs (Bachelor's)
$59,353 · 5 yrs out
Health Professions and Related Programs (Bachelor's)
$58,956 · 5 yrs out
Communication and Media Studies (Bachelor's)
$57,867 · 5 yrs out
Education (Master's)
$55,294 · 5 yrs out
Political Science and Government (Bachelor's)
$54,943 · 5 yrs out

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