The Arts Management 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 ≈ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary SOC: 25-1121 Occupation: Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary | $80,190 | 97,890 | N/A | N/A |
Music Directors and Composers SOC: 27-2041 Occupation: Music Directors and Composers | $63,670 | 12,330 | N/A | N/A |
Managers, All Other SOC: 11-9199 Occupation: Managers, All Other | $136,550 | 630,980 | N/A | N/A |
Agents and Business Managers of Artists, Performers, and Athletes SOC: 13-1011 Occupation: Agents and Business Managers of Artists, Performers, and Athletes | $96,310 | 14,220 | N/A | N/A |
Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Teachers, Postsecondary SOC: 25-1062 Occupation: Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Teachers, Postsecondary | $84,290 | 11,430 | N/A | N/A |
Producers and Directors SOC: 27-2012 Occupation: Producers and Directors | $83,480 | 145,270 | 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 | $80,190 | 97,890 |
| 2023 | $80,360 | 101,500 |
| 2022 | $77,280 | 97,830 |
| 2021 | $75,940 | 94,720 |
| 2020 | $69,690 | 91,170 |
| Year | Median Wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $63,670 | 12,330 |
| 2023 | $62,590 | 10,770 |
| 2022 | $62,940 | 11,690 |
| 2021 | $49,130 | 9,560 |
| 2020 | $52,250 | 9,200 |
| Year | Median Wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $136,550 | 630,980 |
| 2023 | $133,560 | 589,750 |
| 2022 | $128,620 | 543,290 |
| 2021 | $124,650 | 497,890 |
| Year | Median Wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $96,310 | 14,220 |
| 2023 | $84,900 | 12,870 |
| 2022 | $82,530 | 13,130 |
| 2021 | $78,410 | 12,480 |
| 2020 | $75,420 | 16,240 |
| Year | Median Wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $84,290 | 11,430 |
| 2023 | $86,030 | 11,570 |
| 2022 | $80,910 | 9,340 |
| 2021 | $78,910 | 9,040 |
| 2020 | $78,840 | 9,960 |
| Year | Median Wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $83,480 | 145,270 |
| 2023 | $82,510 | 154,470 |
| 2022 | $85,320 | 153,770 |
| 2021 | $79,000 | 138,250 |
| 2020 | $76,400 | 119,490 |