Visual and Performing Arts, General

Bachelor's degree · George Mason University · Fairfax, VA

CIP 50.01

$31,941Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$54,703Median earnings 4 years after
$52,669Median earnings 5 years after
$21,125Median federal debt
140Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Visual and Performing Arts, General at George Mason University earn a median of $31,941 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). Median debt is $21,125, about 66% of first-year earnings.

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

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
Longwood University
Farmville
$34,812$27,000
University of Mary Washington
Fredericksburg
$29,130$20,250
Christopher Newport University
Newport News
$23,656$25,000

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Visual and Performing Arts, General graduates from George Mason University make?

The median salary is $31,941 one year after graduation and $52,669 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $21,125.

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