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Studio Arts Majors’ Salary Over the Career
This figure shows median earnings by age for those who majored in Studio Arts but have a bachelor’s degree only: “This Major (BA only)”, and those who majored in Studio Arts but obtained a masters degree or higher: “This Major (Grad Degree)”. For reference, “All Majors (BA only)” contains the median income for all college graduates who have a bachelor’s degree only, and “All Majors (Grad Degree)” contains the median income for all college graduates who have a Master’s degree or higher.
This table highlights key outcomes for Studio Arts majors, compared to averages for all college graduates.
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Top 10 Early-Career Occupations (Bachelor’s only)
These are the top occupations for Studio Arts majors aged 25-35 who have a BA only (no graduate degree) and the median income they received in the occupation. The share indicates the percentage of Studio Arts majors aged 25-35 with a BA only who worked in that occupation.
| Share | Occupation | Income |
|---|---|---|
| 9 | Designers | 51,000 |
| 6 | Artists and Related Workers | 34,000 |
| 4 | First-Line Supervisors of Sales Workers | 37,000 |
| 3 | Managers, nec (including Postmasters) | 52,700 |
| 3 | Unemployed | 0 |
| 3 | Waiters and Waitresses | 29,500 |
| 3 | Elementary and Middle School Teachers | 44,200 |
| 3 | Retail Salespersons | 28,700 |
| 3 | Secretaries and Administrative Assistants | 39,000 |
| 2 | Customer Service Representatives | 32,200 |
Top 10 Mid-Career Occupations (Bachelor’s only)
These are the top occupations for Studio Arts majors aged 45-55 who have a BA only (no graduate degree) and the median income they received in the occupation. The share indicates the percentage of Studio Arts majors aged 45-55 with a BA only who worked in that occupation.
| Share | Occupation | Income |
|---|---|---|
| 11 | Unemployed | 0 |
| 9 | Designers | 54,100 |
| 8 | Artists and Related Workers | 20,400 |
| 3 | Elementary and Middle School Teachers | 53,800 |
| 3 | Managers, nec (including Postmasters) | 103,000 |
| 3 | First-Line Supervisors of Sales Workers | 47,500 |
| 3 | Retail Salespersons | 15,100 |
| 2 | Secondary School Teachers | 59,300 |
| 2 | Secretaries and Administrative Assistants | 33,800 |
| 2 | Other Teachers and Instructors | 12,400 |
Top 10 Mid-Career Occupations (Master’s Degree or higher)
These are the top occupations for Studio Arts majors aged 45-55 who have completed graduate work (Masters, PhD, Professional Degree) and the median income they received in the occupation. The share indicates the percentage of Studio Arts majors aged 45-55 with graduate degrees who worked in that occupation.
| Share | Occupation | Income |
|---|---|---|
| 15 | Postsecondary Teachers | 73,100 |
| 8 | Elementary and Middle School Teachers | 78,500 |
| 8 | Artists and Related Workers | 38,500 |
| 6 | Secondary School Teachers | 68,000 |
| 6 | Unemployed | 0 |
| 4 | Designers | 58,800 |
| 3 | Education Administrators | 101,000 |
| 3 | Managers, nec (including Postmasters) | 73,700 |
| 2 | Other Teachers and Instructors | 6,340 |
| 2 | Librarians | 73,300 |
Top 10 Early-Career Industries
These are the top industries for Studio Arts majors aged 25-35 and the median income they received in the industry. The share indicates the percentage of Studio Arts majors aged 25-35 who worked in that industry.
| Share | Industry | Income |
|---|---|---|
| 9 | Elementary and secondary schools | 53,400 |
| 7 | Eating and drinking places | 26,900 |
| 6 | Colleges and universities | 43,900 |
| 5 | Miscellaneous professional and related services | 28,000 |
| 4 | Business services, n.e.c. | 40,500 |
| 3 | Miscellaneous retail stores | 31,600 |
| 3 | Museums, art galleries, and zoos | 33,900 |
| 3 | Computer and data processing services | 61,100 |
| 3 | All construction | 46,700 |
| 3 | Miscellaneous personal services | 33,400 |
Top 10 Mid-Career Industries
These are the top industries for Studio Arts majors aged 45-55 and the median income they received in the industry. The share indicates the percentage of Studio Arts majors aged 45-55 who worked in that industry.
| Share | Industry | Income |
|---|---|---|
| 11 | Elementary and secondary schools | 66,700 |
| 10 | Colleges and universities | 68,200 |
| 9 | N/A (not applicable) | 0 |
| 6 | Miscellaneous professional and related services | 19,100 |
| 5 | Business services, n.e.c. | 40,700 |
| 2 | All construction | 56,200 |
| 2 | Miscellaneous personal services | 22,500 |
| 2 | Miscellaneous retail stores | 30,600 |
| 2 | Museums, art galleries, and zoos | 41,300 |
| 2 | Management and public relations services | 94,900 |
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