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Visual And Performing Arts Majors’ Salary Over the Career
This figure shows median earnings by age for those who majored in Visual And Performing Arts but have a bachelor’s degree only: “This Major (BA only)”, and those who majored in Visual And Performing 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 Visual And Performing 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 Visual And Performing 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 Visual And Performing Arts majors aged 25-35 with a BA only who worked in that occupation.
| Share | Occupation | Income |
|---|---|---|
| 11 | Other Teachers and Instructors | 26,700 |
| 5 | Designers | 46,400 |
| 5 | Recreation and Fitness Workers | 33,400 |
| 5 | Dancers and Choreographers | 32,900 |
| 3 | Waiters and Waitresses | 31,500 |
| 3 | Elementary and Middle School Teachers | 44,200 |
| 3 | Secretaries and Administrative Assistants | 39,500 |
| 3 | Actors, Producers, and Directors | 47,800 |
| 3 | Managers, nec (including Postmasters) | 50,400 |
| 2 | Retail Salespersons | 32,200 |
Top 10 Mid-Career Occupations (Bachelor’s only)
These are the top occupations for Visual And Performing 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 Visual And Performing Arts majors aged 45-55 with a BA only who worked in that occupation.
| Share | Occupation | Income |
|---|---|---|
| 10 | Unemployed | 0 |
| 8 | Other Teachers and Instructors | 28,900 |
| 5 | Elementary and Middle School Teachers | 36,200 |
| 4 | Recreation and Fitness Workers | 27,500 |
| 4 | Managers, nec (including Postmasters) | 73,500 |
| 4 | Designers | 63,000 |
| 3 | Artists and Related Workers | 44,100 |
| 3 | Secretaries and Administrative Assistants | 39,700 |
| 2 | Actors, Producers, and Directors | 45,900 |
| 2 | Secondary School Teachers | 73,700 |
Top 10 Mid-Career Occupations (Master’s Degree or higher)
These are the top occupations for Visual And Performing 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 Visual And Performing Arts majors aged 45-55 with graduate degrees who worked in that occupation.
| Share | Occupation | Income |
|---|---|---|
| 16 | Postsecondary Teachers | 78,700 |
| 10 | Elementary and Middle School Teachers | 80,000 |
| 7 | Secondary School Teachers | 73,500 |
| 6 | Other Teachers and Instructors | 33,600 |
| 5 | Education Administrators | 85,100 |
| 3 | Recreation and Fitness Workers | 39,700 |
| 2 | Unemployed | 0 |
| 2 | Managers, nec (including Postmasters) | 129,000 |
| 2 | Social Workers | 56,700 |
| 2 | Physicians and Surgeons | 169,000 |
Top 10 Early-Career Industries
These are the top industries for Visual And Performing Arts majors aged 25-35 and the median income they received in the industry. The share indicates the percentage of Visual And Performing Arts majors aged 25-35 who worked in that industry.
| Share | Industry | Income |
|---|---|---|
| 11 | Educational services, n.e.c. | 28,900 |
| 9 | Elementary and secondary schools | 54,000 |
| 8 | Miscellaneous professional and related services | 32,400 |
| 7 | Miscellaneous entertainment and recreation services | 36,200 |
| 6 | Eating and drinking places | 33,100 |
| 5 | Colleges and universities | 40,800 |
| 3 | Business services, n.e.c. | 39,500 |
| 3 | Theaters and motion pictures | 44,100 |
| 2 | Health services, n.e.c. | 49,500 |
| 2 | N/A (not applicable) | 0 |
Top 10 Mid-Career Industries
These are the top industries for Visual And Performing Arts majors aged 45-55 and the median income they received in the industry. The share indicates the percentage of Visual And Performing Arts majors aged 45-55 who worked in that industry.
| Share | Industry | Income |
|---|---|---|
| 14 | Elementary and secondary schools | 66,800 |
| 9 | Colleges and universities | 71,000 |
| 8 | Educational services, n.e.c. | 29,200 |
| 7 | N/A (not applicable) | 0 |
| 5 | Miscellaneous professional and related services | 43,400 |
| 4 | Miscellaneous entertainment and recreation services | 32,100 |
| 3 | Health services, n.e.c. | 63,000 |
| 3 | Miscellaneous personal services | 26,100 |
| 2 | Eating and drinking places | 27,500 |
| 2 | Business services, n.e.c. | 30,000 |
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