The Fine 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary SOC: 25-1121 Occupation: Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary | $80,190 | 97,890 | N/A | N/A |
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education SOC: 25-2031 Occupation: Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education | $64,580 | 1,072,540 | N/A | N/A |
Archivists SOC: 25-4011 Occupation: Archivists | $61,570 | 7,050 | N/A | N/A |
Curators SOC: 25-4012 Occupation: Curators | $61,770 | 12,280 | N/A | N/A |
Museum Technicians and Conservators SOC: 25-4013 Occupation: Museum Technicians and Conservators | $47,460 | 13,070 | N/A | N/A |
Art Directors SOC: 27-1011 Occupation: Art Directors | $111,040 | 50,370 | 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 | $60,560 | 10,000 |
| 2023 | $59,300 | 10,910 |
| 2022 | $57,560 | 12,080 |
| 2021 | $60,820 | 9,430 |
| 2020 | $52,340 | 11,070 |
| Year | Median Wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $49,140 | 23,420 |
| 2023 | $47,450 | 24,060 |
| 2022 | $47,140 | 26,280 |
| 2021 | $46,640 | 24,350 |
| 2020 | $41,900 | 18,650 |