Visual and Performing Arts, General

Bachelor's degree · University of Houston-Downtown · Houston, TX

CIP 50.01

$19,527Median earnings 1 year after graduating

$37,668Median earnings 4 years after

$28,279Median earnings 5 years after

—Median federal debt

29Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Visual and Performing Arts, General at University of Houston-Downtown earn a median of $19,527 one year after completing the program. Nationally, bachelor's degree graduates in this field earn a median of $41,688 four years after graduating (middle half: $25,771–$59,858).

Visual and Performing Arts, General (Bachelor's degree) at other Texas schools

College	Earnings (1 yr)	Median debt
The University of Texas at Austin Austin	$29,707	$21,250
The University of Texas at Dallas Richardson	$28,494	$19,500

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Visual and Performing Arts, General graduates from University of Houston-Downtown make?

The median salary is $19,527 one year after graduation and $28,279 after five years.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.