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Art And Music Education Majors’ Salary Over the Career
This figure shows median earnings by age for those who majored in Art And Music Education but have a bachelor’s degree only: “This Major (BA only)”, and those who majored in Art And Music 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 Art And Music 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 Art And Music 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 Art And Music Education majors aged 25-35 with a BA only who worked in that occupation.
| Share | Occupation | Income |
|---|---|---|
| 32 | Elementary and Middle School Teachers | 52,100 |
| 23 | Secondary School Teachers | 51,900 |
| 5 | Other Teachers and Instructors | 25,300 |
| 3 | Unemployed | 0 |
| 2 | Musicians, Singers, and Related Workers | 41,300 |
| 2 | First-Line Supervisors of Sales Workers | 42,800 |
| 2 | Secretaries and Administrative Assistants | 36,700 |
| 1 | Preschool and Kindergarten Teachers | 29,500 |
| 1 | Retail Salespersons | 26,300 |
| 1 | Waiters and Waitresses | 18,700 |
Top 10 Mid-Career Occupations (Bachelor’s only)
These are the top occupations for Art And Music 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 Art And Music Education majors aged 45-55 with a BA only who worked in that occupation.
| Share | Occupation | Income |
|---|---|---|
| 23 | Elementary and Middle School Teachers | 65,500 |
| 13 | Secondary School Teachers | 66,100 |
| 8 | Unemployed | 0 |
| 5 | Other Teachers and Instructors | 22,300 |
| 3 | Musicians, Singers, and Related Workers | 35,100 |
| 2 | Secretaries and Administrative Assistants | 32,000 |
| 2 | First-Line Supervisors of Sales Workers | 53,100 |
| 2 | Managers, nec (including Postmasters) | 73,800 |
| 1 | Preschool and Kindergarten Teachers | 18,300 |
| 1 | Retail Salespersons | 32,900 |
Top 10 Mid-Career Occupations (Master’s Degree or higher)
These are the top occupations for Art And Music 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 Art And Music Education majors aged 45-55 with graduate degrees who worked in that occupation.
| Share | Occupation | Income |
|---|---|---|
| 36 | Elementary and Middle School Teachers | 85,500 |
| 19 | Secondary School Teachers | 85,600 |
| 7 | Postsecondary Teachers | 82,600 |
| 5 | Education Administrators | 108,000 |
| 4 | Other Teachers and Instructors | 32,100 |
| 3 | Unemployed | 0 |
| 3 | Musicians, Singers, and Related Workers | 60,700 |
| 2 | Clergy | 73,700 |
| 2 | Counselors | 81,200 |
| 1 | Managers, nec (including Postmasters) | 75,600 |
Top 10 Early-Career Industries
These are the top industries for Art And Music Education majors aged 25-35 and the median income they received in the industry. The share indicates the percentage of Art And Music Education majors aged 25-35 who worked in that industry.
| Share | Industry | Income |
|---|---|---|
| 61 | Elementary and secondary schools | 56,100 |
| 4 | Educational services, n.e.c. | 21,700 |
| 3 | Colleges and universities | 52,700 |
| 2 | N/A (not applicable) | 0 |
| 2 | Eating and drinking places | 25,500 |
| 2 | Religious organizations | 35,900 |
| 2 | Miscellaneous professional and related services | 33,100 |
| 2 | Child day care services | 29,500 |
| 1 | Health services, n.e.c. | 42,800 |
| 1 | Computer and data processing services | 68,100 |
Top 10 Mid-Career Industries
These are the top industries for Art And Music Education majors aged 45-55 and the median income they received in the industry. The share indicates the percentage of Art And Music Education majors aged 45-55 who worked in that industry.
| Share | Industry | Income |
|---|---|---|
| 51 | Elementary and secondary schools | 77,000 |
| 5 | Colleges and universities | 75,900 |
| 5 | N/A (not applicable) | 0 |
| 4 | Educational services, n.e.c. | 25,200 |
| 4 | Religious organizations | 54,400 |
| 2 | Miscellaneous professional and related services | 36,700 |
| 1 | Child day care services | 21,700 |
| 1 | Social services, n.e.c. | 48,500 |
| 1 | All construction | 43,900 |
| 1 | Hospitals | 65,100 |
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