General
Miscellaneous Fine Arts
Data derived specifically from PUMS raw data for Miscellaneous Fine Arts.
Entry Level Salary
$37,074
Median Salary
$65,880
Unemployment Rate
6.6%
Avg: 2.2%
Underemployment Rate
34.1%
Working non-college jobs
Earnings Trajectory
Lifetime: $2,635,200
Entry (Early)
$37,074
Median (Prime)
$65,880
High (Prime)
$65,880
ROI Sensitivity AnalysisAssuming 4 Years to Graduation
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
-122k
+131k
+131k
$25k / yr
-212k
+41k
+41k
$50k / yr
-302k
-49k
-49k
Break-even Age
Entry Level
Median
High
$0 Cost
Never
30
30
$25k / yr
Never
46
46
$50k / yr
Never
Never
Never
Return on Investment %
Entry Level
Median
High
$0 Cost
0%
∞
∞
$25k / yr
-195%
38%
38%
$50k / yr
-139%
-23%
-23%
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).
These figures are medians for past graduates who received federal aid. Your cost and pay will differ. Run your own numbers in the Guided ROI Interview →
Education Impact
Advanced Degree Rate13.9%
Analysis: Most graduates enter the workforce directly with a Bachelor's degree.
Top Professions
Software developers
6.2% of graduates map to this role
Growing
Entry Salary
$75,000
Median Salary (PUMS | BLS)
$102,022|$135,980
openings
95,300 /yr
Growth (10yr): +10.2%
Graphic designers
4.5% of graduates map to this role
Stable
Entry Salary
$55,869
Median Salary (PUMS | BLS)
$55,869|$62,960
openings
16,000 /yr
Growth (10yr): -1.7%
Artists and related workers
4.0% of graduates map to this role
Growing
Entry Salary
$38,586
Median Salary (PUMS | BLS)
$64,851|$99,760
openings
20,700 /yr
Growth (10yr): +2.2%
Management occupations
3.7% of graduates map to this role
Growing
Entry Salary
$53,592
Median Salary (PUMS | BLS)
$61,763|$126,520
openings
1,081,700 /yr
Growth (10yr): +6.2%
Art and design workers
2.9% of graduates map to this role
Growing
Entry Salary
$45,601
Median Salary (PUMS | BLS)
$70,000|$58,240
openings
76,400 /yr
Growth (10yr): +0.8%
Retail salespersons
2.0% of graduates map to this role
Stable
Entry Salary
$23,676
Median Salary (PUMS | BLS)
$20,000|$35,410
openings
520,600 /yr
Growth (10yr): -0.3%
Meeting, convention, and event planners
1.8% of graduates map to this role
Growing
Entry Salary
$36,436
Median Salary (PUMS | BLS)
$36,436|$61,160
openings
16,800 /yr
Growth (10yr): +5.8%
First-line supervisors of retail sales workers
1.7% of graduates map to this role
Stable
Entry Salary
$45,293
Median Salary (PUMS | BLS)
$49,410|$48,520
openings
113,500 /yr
Growth (10yr): -3.7%
Customer service representatives
1.6% of graduates map to this role
Stable
Entry Salary
$42,874
Median Salary (PUMS | BLS)
$17,732|$44,770
openings
289,500 /yr
Growth (10yr): -5.3%
Secretaries and administrative assistants, except legal, medical, and executive
1.5% of graduates map to this role
Stable
Entry Salary
$22,509
Median Salary (PUMS | BLS)
$33,227|$47,540
openings
163,900 /yr
Growth (10yr): -6%
About this Data:
- Entry: Median salary for graduates aged 22 to 27 (American Community Survey).
- Median (PUMS | BLS): Comparison of this major's graduates vs. the national market average for the role.
- Growth & Openings: 10-year national projections (2025–2035).
Program Variants & Earnings Ranges
Summary of specific program titles and credential levels mapped to this major, showing the range of earnings across different colleges.
Completers Only: Federal median earnings data strictly reflects outcomes for students who successfully graduated. Students who do not complete their degree typically earn significantly less and face higher risks of debt default.
| Program Title | Credential Level | # Colleges | Median Earnings Range |
|---|---|---|---|
| crafts/craft design, folk art and artisanry. | Bachelor's Degree | 7 | $37,253 - $41,739 |
| crafts/craft design, folk art and artisanry. | Master's Degree | 1 | Data N/A |
| dance. | Undergrad Certificate | 6 | $24,453 - $24,453 |
| dance. | Associate's Degree | 34 | Data N/A |
| dance. | Bachelor's Degree | 234 | $23,522 - $60,188 |
| dance. | Master's Degree | 39 | $40,191 - $89,283 |
| dance. | Doctoral Degree | 4 | Data N/A |
| design and applied arts. | Undergrad Certificate | 249 | $18,438 - $104,151 |
| design and applied arts. | Associate's Degree | 393 | $17,141 - $53,464 |
| design and applied arts. | Bachelor's Degree | 543 | $21,626 - $138,588 |
| design and applied arts. | Post-bacc Certificate | 2 | Data N/A |
| design and applied arts. | Master's Degree | 99 | $37,426 - $172,409 |
| design and applied arts. | Graduate Certificate | 3 | Data N/A |
| drama/theatre arts and stagecraft. | Undergrad Certificate | 35 | $26,274 - $35,889 |
| drama/theatre arts and stagecraft. | Associate's Degree | 139 | $27,161 - $30,729 |
| drama/theatre arts and stagecraft. | Bachelor's Degree | 777 | $20,673 - $64,880 |
| drama/theatre arts and stagecraft. | Master's Degree | 144 | $30,262 - $77,516 |
| drama/theatre arts and stagecraft. | Doctoral Degree | 31 | Data N/A |
| drama/theatre arts and stagecraft. | Graduate Certificate | 8 | Data N/A |