Arts, Entertainment, and Media Management
Visual & Performing Arts
Median earnings by degree level
| Degree | Median earnings | Typical range | Schools | Clear the bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's Degree | $47,324 | $41,095 to $52,674 | 49 | 88% |
| Master's Degree | $64,429 | $57,214 to $71,079 | 23 | 96% |
"Clear the bar" is the share of programs whose graduates out-earn a typical high-school graduate (the federal earnings-premium test). Typical range is the 25th to 75th percentile of program medians.
Job outlook
Projected employment growth +5% (2023 to 2033), about 135,000 openings a year across the occupations this field commonly leads to.
| Occupation | Median pay | Growth | Openings/yr |
|---|---|---|---|
| Managers, All Other | $133,560 | +4.5% | 106,700 |
| Producers and Directors | $82,510 | +4.9% | 12,800 |
| Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary | $80,360 | +1.7% | 9,000 |
| Music Directors and Composers | $62,590 | -0.3% | 4,300 |
| Agents and Business Managers of Artists, Performers, and Athletes | $84,900 | +8.7% | 2,200 |
Occupation pay and outlook: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS wages, Employment Projections). A field maps to several occupations, so this lists where the major commonly leads, not any one graduate's job.
Earnings source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (release 2026-06-10), median earnings of graduates measured up to four years after completing. Figures describe past graduates and are never a promise. Method: methodology. Report an error.