General
Art And Music Education
Data derived specifically from PUMS raw data for Art And Music Education.
Entry Level Salary
$40,518
Median Salary
$63,028
Unemployment Rate
2.2%
Avg: 2.2%
Underemployment Rate
16.9%
Working non-college jobs
Earnings Trajectory
Lifetime: $2,521,120
Entry (Early)
$40,518
Median (Prime)
$63,028
High (Prime)
$67,000
ROI Sensitivity Analysis
This analysis tests three "What-If" scenarios. While most students start at the Entry Level, calculating ROI using Median and High salaries helps illustrate the potential long-term payoff for top performers relative to the degree cost.
Lifetime Value Added (NPV)
Entry Level
Median
High
$0 Cost
-90k
+106k
+138k
$25k / yr
-180k
+16k
+48k
$50k / yr
-270k
-74k
-42k
Break-even Age
Entry Level
Median
High
$0 Cost
Never
32
30
$25k / yr
Never
54
44
$50k / yr
Never
Never
Never
Return on Investment %
Entry Level
Median
High
$0 Cost
0%
∞
∞
$25k / yr
-166%
14%
44%
$50k / yr
-124%
-34%
-19%
Sensitivity Analysis Methodology: These grids assume you begin your career earning the salary specified in the column header (Entry Level = conservative baseline, Median/High = potential upside).
Important Note: Your ROI with any major will depend on the cost you pay to attend the program, and your starting salary. Both vary significantly across institutions. We encourage you to explore the ROI of a specific program variant by selecting the Program title of the credential level you are interested in. You will then have a more detailed return analysis for programs at specific institutions. We also encourage you to use the ROI calculator with your specific estimates of cost and salary.
Education Impact
Advanced Degree Rate44.4%
Analysis: A large percentage of students in this field pursue Master's or Doctoral degrees to maximize earnings.
Top Professions
Elementary and middle school teachers
24.3% of graduates map to this role
Stable
Entry Salary
$43,733
Median Salary (PUMS | BLS)
$58,000|$62,500
openings
132,400 /yr
Growth (10yr): -2%
Secondary school teachers
21.1% of graduates map to this role
Stable
Entry Salary
$45,700
Median Salary (PUMS | BLS)
$61,354|$64,530
openings
72,400 /yr
Growth (10yr): -1.6%
Other teachers and instructors
4.1% of graduates map to this role
Growing
Entry Salary
$23,598
Median Salary (PUMS | BLS)
$25,000|$44,220
openings
171,400 /yr
Growth (10yr): +1.4%
Postsecondary teachers
3.7% of graduates map to this role
Growing
Entry Salary
$18,878
Median Salary (PUMS | BLS)
$61,000|$81,600
openings
136,400 /yr
Growth (10yr): +5.9%
Education and childcare administrators
2.9% of graduates map to this role
Stable
Entry Salary
$36,964
Median Salary (PUMS | BLS)
$85,000|$100,650
openings
45,600 /yr
Growth (10yr): -0.3%
Musicians and singers
1.4% of graduates map to this role
Growing
Entry Salary
$12,381
Median Salary (PUMS | BLS)
$25,000|N/A
openings
19,400 /yr
Growth (10yr): +1.1%
Management occupations
1.4% of graduates map to this role
Growing
Entry Salary
$40,900
Median Salary (PUMS | BLS)
$75,000|$122,090
openings
1,147,900 /yr
Growth (10yr): +6.1%
Teaching assistants
1.2% of graduates map to this role
Stable
Entry Salary
$25,200
Median Salary (PUMS | BLS)
$25,200|$35,550
openings
195,000 /yr
Growth (10yr): -0.9%
Secretaries and administrative assistants, except legal, medical, and executive
1.2% of graduates map to this role
Stable
Entry Salary
$43,895
Median Salary (PUMS | BLS)
$35,397|$46,290
openings
202,800 /yr
Growth (10yr): -1.6%
Music directors and composers
1.2% of graduates map to this role
Stable
Entry Salary
$10,413
Median Salary (PUMS | BLS)
$55,000|$63,670
openings
4,300 /yr
Growth (10yr): -0.3%
About this Data:
- Entry: Median salary for graduates aged 27 and under (PUMS).
- Median (PUMS | BLS): Comparison of this major's graduates vs. the national market average for the role.
- Growth & Openings: 10-year national projections (2024–2034).
Program Variants & Earnings Ranges
Summary of specific program titles and credential levels mapped to this major, showing the range of earnings across different colleges.
| Program Title | Credential Level | # Colleges | Median Earnings Range |
|---|---|---|---|
| No program variants found for this major. | |||