The Applied Arts major builds core foundations in this discipline and prepares students with practical, career-relevant skills. Use RoEDU⢠to find programs that match your goals.
Within Arts, students often explore key subfields and specializations that provide targeted expertise.
Graduates translate classroom knowledge into real-world impact across sectors through hands-on projects and internships.
As part of Arts, this major connects to diverse, high-demand fields and interdisciplinary pathways.
Typical starting pay soon after graduation.
Estimated after a decade of experience.
Seasoned professionals at ~20 years.
CAGR (compound annual growth rate) summarizes average yearly change across the observed period.
Employment-weighted across mapped SOCs; entry â 85% of median; historical CAGR shown for last 5y; projections capped at 3% CAGR; lifetime is 40-year present value at 3% discount.
Data from Bureau of Labor Statistics (2024) ⢠Median wages, employment, and growth projections
| Occupation | Median Wage | Total Jobs | Growth Rate | Education |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Web and Digital Interface Designers SOC: 15-1255 Occupation: Web and Digital Interface Designers | $98,090 | 111,400 | N/A | N/A |
Architecture Teachers, Postsecondary SOC: 25-1031 Occupation: Architecture Teachers, Postsecondary | $101,480 | 9,120 | N/A | N/A |
Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary SOC: 25-1121 Occupation: Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary | $80,190 | 97,890 | N/A | N/A |
Postsecondary Teachers, All Other SOC: 25-1199 Occupation: Postsecondary Teachers, All Other | $78,490 | 151,530 | N/A | N/A |
Art Directors SOC: 27-1011 Occupation: Art Directors | $111,040 | 50,370 | N/A | N/A |
Special Effects Artists and Animators SOC: 27-1014 Occupation: Special Effects Artists and Animators | $99,800 | 21,280 | N/A | N/A |
Historical data from Bureau of Labor Statistics (2020-2024) ⢠Salary trends and employment growth over 5 years
| Year | Median Wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $98,090 | 111,400 |
| 2023 | $98,540 | 111,060 |
| 2022 | $83,240 | 97,350 |
| 2021 | $79,890 | 82,380 |
| Year | Median Wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $79,450 | 30,250 |
| 2023 | $76,250 | 30,810 |
| 2022 | $75,910 | 30,450 |
| 2021 | $77,030 | 27,940 |
| 2020 | $71,640 | 30,100 |
| Year | Median Wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $61,300 | 214,260 |
| 2023 | $58,910 | 212,720 |
| 2022 | $57,990 | 211,890 |
| 2021 | $50,710 | 204,040 |
| 2020 | $53,380 | 201,440 |
| Year | Median Wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $63,490 | 69,580 |
| 2023 | $62,510 | 67,760 |
| 2022 | $61,590 | 64,290 |
| 2021 | $60,340 | 61,970 |
| 2020 | $57,060 | 59,170 |
| Year | Median Wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $66,280 | 10,850 |
| 2023 | $59,490 | 10,090 |
| 2022 | $59,990 | 9,490 |
| 2021 | $54,860 | 6,850 |
| 2020 | $58,180 | 10,980 |
| Year | Median Wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $66,220 | 9,680 |
| 2023 | $67,500 | 9,880 |
| 2022 | $65,390 | 11,180 |
| 2021 | $62,310 | 10,190 |
| 2020 | $63,750 | 10,680 |