Arts Schools in Nevada
Nevada contains
ten
schools that offer arts programs.
University of Nevada-Las Vegas,
the highest-ranking arts school in NV, has a total student population of 29,080 and
is the
1903rd highest ranked school in America.
Of the 10 arts schools
in Nevada,
only 3 have a student population over 10k. After taking into account tuition, living expenses, and financial aid,
Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts-Las Vegas comes out as the most expensive ($34,992/yr),
with Great Basin College as the lowest recorded at only $6,844/yr.
Arts students from Nevada schools who go on to become
artists,
graphic designers,
journalists,
musicians, etc.
have a good chance at finding employment.
For example, there are 8,900 people working as
fine artists, including painters, sculptors, and illustrators alone in the US, and their average annual salary is
$50,630.
Also, Craft artists make on average $33,070 per year and there are about 5,380 of them employed in the US today.
In fact, in the Nevada alone, there are
90 employed craft artists earning an average yearly salary of
$35,420. Fine artists, including painters, sculptors, and illustrators in this state earn
$46,600/yr and there are employed.
Also, within the arts schools
in Nevada, the average student population is 3,396 and average student-to-faculty ratio is
18 to 1. Aside from arts,
there are 786 total
degree (or certificate) programs in the state, with 1,014 people on average applying for a school. Undergraduate tuition costs are normally around
$2,730, but can vary widely depending on the type
of school.
Arts Programs in Nevada
University of Nevada-Las Vegas
English/Language Arts Teacher Education
Levels offered:
Bachelors
Liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities
Levels offered:
Bachelors
Culinary Arts and Related Services, Other
Levels offered:
Bachelors
Visual and performing arts
Levels offered:
Bachelors, Masters, PhD
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
Levels offered:
Bachelors, Masters
Fine/Studio Arts, General
Levels offered:
Bachelors, Masters
The Art Institute of Las Vegas
Baking and Pastry Arts/Baker/Pastry Chef
Levels offered:
Associates
Culinary Arts/Chef Training
Levels offered:
Associates
Visual and performing arts
Levels offered:
Associates, Bachelors
Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts-Las Vegas
Baking and Pastry Arts/Baker/Pastry Chef
Levels offered:
Certificate
Culinary Arts/Chef Training
Levels offered:
Associates
Sierra Nevada College
Liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities
Levels offered:
Bachelors
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other
Levels offered:
Bachelors
Visual and performing arts
Levels offered:
Bachelors
Fine/Studio Arts, General
Levels offered:
Bachelors
Great Basin College
English/Language Arts Teacher Education
Levels offered:
Bachelors
Liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities
Levels offered:
Associates
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Levels offered:
Associates
Nevada State College
English/Language Arts Teacher Education
Levels offered:
Bachelors
Truckee Meadows Community College
Liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities
Levels offered:
Certificate, Associates
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Levels offered:
Associates
Baking and Pastry Arts/Baker/Pastry Chef
Levels offered:
Certificate
Cooking and Related Culinary Arts, General
Levels offered:
Certificate
Culinary Arts/Chef Training
Levels offered:
Associates
Visual and performing arts
Levels offered:
Certificate, Associates
Fine Arts and Art Studies, Other
Levels offered:
Certificate
Fine/Studio Arts, General
Levels offered:
Certificate, Associates
College of Southern Nevada
Liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities
Levels offered:
Associates
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Levels offered:
Associates
Culinary Arts/Chef Training
Levels offered:
Associates
Visual and performing arts
Levels offered:
Associates
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
Levels offered:
Associates
Western Nevada College
Liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities
Levels offered:
Associates
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Levels offered:
Associates
Visual and performing arts
Levels offered:
Associates
International Academy of Design and Technology
Bachelor of Arts in Fashion Merchandising
Bachelor of Fine Arts in Advertising and Design
Bachelor of Fine Arts in Digital Media Production
Bachelor of Fine Arts in Game Production
Bachelor of Fine Arts in Graphic Design
Visual and performing arts
Levels offered:
Associates, Bachelors
Nevada Interesting Facts
- In 1899 Charles Fey invented a slot machine named the Liberty Bell. The device became the model for all slots to follow.
- The Reno Ice Pavilion is a 16,000-square-foot rink once dismantled and moved to Reno from Atlantic City, New Jersey.
- Bugsy Siegel named his Las Vegas casino "The Flamingo" for the long legs of his showgirl sweetheart, Virginia Hill.
- The Imperial Palace on the Las Vegas strip is the nation's first off-airport airline baggage check-in service.
- Bertha was a performing elephant that entertained for 37 years at John Ascuaga's Nugget casino located in Sparks. She was 48 years old when she died.
Top National Parks in Nevada:
Famous State Residents:
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