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Language And Drama Education Majors’ Salary Over the Career
This figure shows median earnings by age for those who majored in Language And Drama Education but have a bachelor’s degree only: “This Major (BA only)”, and those who majored in Language And Drama Education 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 Language And Drama Education 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 Language And Drama Education 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 Language And Drama Education majors aged 25-35 with a BA only who worked in that occupation.
| Share | Occupation | Income |
|---|---|---|
| 34 | Elementary and Middle School Teachers | 50,400 |
| 19 | Secondary School Teachers | 51,000 |
| 4 | Unemployed | 0 |
| 3 | Other Teachers and Instructors | 18,400 |
| 2 | Preschool and Kindergarten Teachers | 37,100 |
| 2 | Secretaries and Administrative Assistants | 27,100 |
| 2 | Managers, nec (including Postmasters) | 61,100 |
| 1 | First-Line Supervisors of Sales Workers | 52,900 |
| 1 | Retail Salespersons | 23,700 |
| 1 | Teacher Assistants | 17,400 |
Top 10 Mid-Career Occupations (Bachelor’s only)
These are the top occupations for Language And Drama Education 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 Language And Drama Education majors aged 45-55 with a BA only who worked in that occupation.
| Share | Occupation | Income |
|---|---|---|
| 22 | Elementary and Middle School Teachers | 60,500 |
| 12 | Secondary School Teachers | 64,700 |
| 10 | Unemployed | 0 |
| 3 | Other Teachers and Instructors | 17,400 |
| 3 | Secretaries and Administrative Assistants | 45,200 |
| 3 | Managers, nec (including Postmasters) | 88,600 |
| 2 | Teacher Assistants | 22,700 |
| 2 | First-Line Supervisors of Sales Workers | 41,200 |
| 2 | Customer Service Representatives | 25,800 |
| 1 | Preschool and Kindergarten Teachers | 28,200 |
Top 10 Mid-Career Occupations (Master’s Degree or higher)
These are the top occupations for Language And Drama Education 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 Language And Drama Education majors aged 45-55 with graduate degrees who worked in that occupation.
| Share | Occupation | Income |
|---|---|---|
| 33 | Elementary and Middle School Teachers | 82,900 |
| 18 | Secondary School Teachers | 85,500 |
| 8 | Education Administrators | 113,000 |
| 6 | Postsecondary Teachers | 77,000 |
| 3 | Unemployed | 0 |
| 3 | Counselors | 82,500 |
| 2 | Librarians | 69,300 |
| 2 | Managers, nec (including Postmasters) | 125,000 |
| 1 | Special Education Teachers | 89,600 |
| 1 | Other Teachers and Instructors | 47,400 |

Top 10 Early-Career Industries
These are the top industries for Language And Drama Education majors aged 25-35 and the median income they received in the industry. The share indicates the percentage of Language And Drama Education majors aged 25-35 who worked in that industry.
| Share | Industry | Income |
|---|---|---|
| 63 | Elementary and secondary schools | 56,200 |
| 5 | Colleges and universities | 48,100 |
| 3 | N/A (not applicable) | 0 |
| 2 | Educational services, n.e.c. | 20,000 |
| 2 | Eating and drinking places | 26,700 |
| 2 | Child day care services | 31,200 |
| 1 | Insurance | 56,700 |
| 1 | Religious organizations | 30,900 |
| 1 | Social services, n.e.c. | 44,100 |
| 1 | Health services, n.e.c. | 49,200 |
Top 10 Mid-Career Industries
These are the top industries for Language And Drama Education majors aged 45-55 and the median income they received in the industry. The share indicates the percentage of Language And Drama Education majors aged 45-55 who worked in that industry.
| Share | Industry | Income |
|---|---|---|
| 55 | Elementary and secondary schools | 77,400 |
| 6 | Colleges and universities | 73,300 |
| 6 | N/A (not applicable) | 0 |
| 2 | Educational services, n.e.c. | 25,200 |
| 1 | Religious organizations | 36,100 |
| 1 | Social services, n.e.c. | 48,600 |
| 1 | Health services, n.e.c. | 47,000 |
| 1 | Child day care services | 28,200 |
| 1 | Hospitals | 90,700 |
| 1 | Insurance | 81,300 |
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