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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Set and Exhibit Designers SOC: 27-1027 Occupation: Set and Exhibit Designers | $66,280 | 10,850 | 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 |
Actors SOC: 27-2011 Occupation: Actors | $NaN | 38,800 | N/A | N/A |
Producers and Directors SOC: 27-2012 Occupation: Producers and Directors | $83,480 | 145,270 | N/A | N/A |
Dancers SOC: 27-2031 Occupation: Dancers | $NaN | 9,060 | N/A | N/A |
Choreographers SOC: 27-2032 Occupation: Choreographers | $55,600 | 3,430 | 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 | $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 | $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 | $NaN | 38,800 |
| 2023 | $NaN | 62,560 |
| 2022 | $NaN | 54,160 |
| 2021 | $NaN | 30,100 |
| 2020 | $NaN | 44,460 |
| 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 |
| Year | Median Wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $NaN | 9,060 |
| 2023 | $NaN | 11,510 |
| 2022 | $NaN | 8,930 |
| 2021 | $NaN | 3,850 |
| 2020 | $NaN | 7,370 |
| Year | Median Wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $55,600 | 3,430 |
| 2023 | $52,000 | 4,190 |
| 2022 | $50,990 | 5,400 |
| 2021 | $42,700 | 3,990 |
| 2020 | $43,680 | 3,580 |
| 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 | $NaN | 38,350 |
| 2023 | $NaN | 35,520 |
| 2022 | $NaN | 31,750 |
| 2021 | $NaN | 24,080 |
| 2020 | $NaN | 34,770 |
| Year | Median Wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $NaN | 15,040 |
| 2023 | $NaN | 14,720 |
| 2022 | $NaN | 11,640 |
| 2021 | $NaN | 8,300 |
| Year | Median Wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $72,270 | 47,800 |
| 2023 | $73,690 | 49,450 |
| 2022 | $73,150 | 54,010 |
| 2021 | $69,510 | 49,410 |
| 2020 | $67,120 | 44,240 |