Visual and Performing Arts

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Animation and Motion GraphicsSkills Certificate- n/a
Applied Art and Design: Digital MediaAssociate of Arts- n/a
Applied Art and Design: Digital MediaCertificate of Achievement- n/a
Applied Art and Design: Digital MediaAssociate of Science- n/a
Applied Art and Design: Graphic DesignCertificate of Achievement- n/a
Applied Art and Design: Graphic DesignAssociate of Science- n/a
Applied Art and Design: Graphic DesignAssociate of Arts- n/a
Applied Art and Design: IllustrationAssociate of Science- n/a
Applied Art and Design: IllustrationAssociate of Arts- n/a
Applied Art and Design: IllustrationCertificate of Achievement- n/a
Arts and CulturesAssociate of Arts- n/a
CostumingSkills Certificate- n/a
Creative EntrepreneurshipSkills Certificate- n/a
Fashion DesignSkills Certificate- n/a
Fashion EntrepreneurshipSkills Certificate- n/a
Fashion IndustriesCertificate of Achievement- n/a
Fashion IndustriesAssociate of Science- n/a
Fashion MediaCertificate of Achievement- n/a
Fashion MerchandisingSkills Certificate- n/a
Film and Video ProductionAssociate of Science- n/a
Film and Video ProductionCertificate of Achievement- n/a
Graphic DesignSkills Certificate- n/a
IllustrationSkills Certificate- n/a
Alternative Processes in PhotographySkills Certificate- n/a
Color PhotographySkills Certificate- n/a
Digital ImagingSkills Certificate- n/a
Fine Art PhotographySkills Certificate- n/a
Landscape PhotographySkills Certificate- n/a
Narrative PhotographySkills Certificate- n/a
Photographic ProcessesSkills Certificate- n/a
Portrait, Fashion and Wedding PhotographySkills Certificate- n/a
Media and Public Event ProductionCertificate of Achievement- n/a
MusicAssociate of Arts for Transfer- n/a
MusicAssociate of Arts- n/a
MusicAssociate of Science- n/a
PhotographyAssociate of Arts- n/a
PhotographyCertificate of Achievement- n/a
PhotographyAssociate of Science- n/a
Photography and VideoCertificate of Achievement- n/a
Photography and VideoAssociate of Science- n/a
StagecraftSkills Certificate- n/a
Studio ArtAssociate of Arts- n/a
Studio ArtsAssociate of Arts for Transfer- n/a
Theatre ArtsAssociate of Arts for Transfer- n/a
Video Production and EditingSkills Certificate- n/a
Visual MediaSkills Certificate- n/a
Web and Interaction DesignCertificate of Achievement- n/a
Web and Interaction DesignAssociate of Science- n/a
Web DesignSkills Certificate- n/a
Theatre ArtsAssociate of Arts- n/a

What are the different Extras?Pathways = Full course maps combining two or more programs at different schools. FTK = Fastrak program. MC = Microcredentials available. CPL = Credit for Prior Learning; Get credit for what you already know and can do. DE = Dual Enrollment; Take college courses while in high school. C2D = Certificate to Degree; Get a degree after you complete this and other required certificates. CS = Certificate Stacking; Combine multiple required certificates to obtain this degree. NC = Non-credit program; Often available with no tuition cost; Can be taken multiple times. 

Featured Careers

Find your calling. Explore high-earning careers with entry-level data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

  • Postsecondary Teachers, All Other

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  • Actors

    No high school diploma/GED, Bachelor's degree

    • Job growth: Stable
    • Low salary: 0
    • High salary: 0
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  • Art Directors

    Bachelor's degree

    • Job growth: Stable
    • Low salary: 61,060
    • High salary: 211,410
    • Average salary: 111040
    Stable Job Growth $ 111,040 Average Salary $61,060 $211,410

All Careers in Visual and Performing Arts (48)

Marketing ManagersBachelor's degree, Master's degreeRising161,030
Art DirectorsBachelor's degreeStable111,040
Special Effects Artists and AnimatorsBachelor's degree, Some collegeStable99,800
Video Game DesignersBachelor's degree, High school diploma/GEDRising98,090
Web and Digital Interface Designers- n/aRising98,090
Web DevelopersBachelor's degree, Certificate after high schoolRising90,930
Media Programming DirectorsBachelor's degree, High school diploma/GEDRising83,480
Media Technical Directors/ManagersBachelor's degreeRising83,480
Producers and DirectorsBachelor's degree, High school diploma/GEDRising83,480
Talent DirectorsBachelor's degree, Associate's degreeRising83,480
Fashion DesignersBachelor's degree, Associate's degreeStable80,690
Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, PostsecondaryMaster's degree, Doctoral degreeStable80,190
Commercial and Industrial DesignersBachelor's degree, Some collegeStable79,450
Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other- n/a- n/a77,390
Non-Destructive Testing SpecialistsHigh school diploma/GEDStable77,390
Photonics TechniciansAssociate's degree, High school diploma/GEDStable77,390
Family and Consumer Sciences Teachers, PostsecondaryDoctoral degree, Master's degreeStable77,280
Market Research Analysts and Marketing SpecialistsBachelor's degree, Master's degreeRising76,950
Search Marketing StrategistsBachelor's degree, Associate's degreeRising76,950
Film and Video EditorsBachelor's degree, Associate's degreeStable70,980
Camera Operators, Television, Video, and FilmAssociate's degree, High school diploma/GEDDeclining68,810
Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific ProductsHigh school diploma/GED, Bachelor's degreeRising66,780
Sound Engineering Technicians- n/aDeclining66,430
Set and Exhibit DesignersBachelor's degree, Master's degreeStable66,280
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical EducationBachelor's degree, Master's degreeDeclining64,580
Music Directors and ComposersMaster's degree, Bachelor's degreeStable63,670
CuratorsMaster's degree, Doctoral degreeRising61,770
ArchivistsMaster's degreeRising61,570
Career/Technical Education Teachers, PostsecondaryAssociate's degree, Bachelor's degreeDeclining61,490
Graphic DesignersBachelor's degree, High school diploma/GEDStable61,300
Lighting Technicians- n/aDeclining60,560
Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and IllustratorsSome college, Bachelor's degreeStable60,560
Farm and Home Management EducatorsMaster's degree, Bachelor's degreeDeclining58,120
ChoreographersHigh school diploma/GED, Certificate after high schoolStable55,600
Audio and Video TechniciansBachelor's degree, High school diploma/GEDStable54,830
Museum Technicians and ConservatorsMaster's degree, Bachelor's degreeRising47,460
Photographers- n/aStable42,520
Craft Artists- n/aDeclining38,480
ActorsNo high school diploma/GED, Bachelor's degreeStable
Disc Jockeys, Except Radio- n/aStable
DancersHigh school diploma/GED, No high school diploma/GEDRising
Musicians and Singers- n/aDeclining
Appraisers of Personal and Business Property- n/aStable
Artists and Related Workers, All Other- n/a- n/a
Designers, All Other- n/a- n/a
Entertainers and Performers, Sports and Related Workers, All Other- n/a- n/a
Postsecondary Teachers, All Other- n/a- n/a
Wholesale and Retail Buyers, Except Farm ProductsBachelor's degree, High school diploma/GEDRising

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