Other Visual Art

Types of Degrees Other Visual Art Majors Are Getting

The following table lists how many other visual art graduations there were in 2020-2021 for each degree level.

Education Level	Number of Grads
Master’s Degree	215
Graduate Certificate	23
Doctor’s Degree	16

What Other Visual Art Majors Need to Know

O*NET surveyed people in occupations related to other visual art and asked them what knowledge areas, skills, and abilities were important for their jobs. The responses were rated on a scale of 1 to 5 with 5 being most important.

Knowledge Areas for Other Visual Art Majors

Other Visual Art majors often go into careers in which the following knowledge areas are important:

• Fine Arts - Knowledge of the theory and techniques required to compose, produce, and perform works of music, dance, visual arts, drama, and sculpture.
• Education and Training - Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching and instruction for individuals and groups, and the measurement of training effects.
• English Language - Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
• Communications and Media - Knowledge of media production, communication, and dissemination techniques and methods. This includes alternative ways to inform and entertain via written, oral, and visual media.
• History and Archeology - Knowledge of historical events and their causes, indicators, and effects on civilizations and cultures.

Skills for Other Visual Art Majors

A major in other visual art prepares you for careers in which the following skill-sets are crucial:

• Speaking - Talking to others to convey information effectively.
• Instructing - Teaching others how to do something.
• Learning Strategies - Selecting and using training/instructional methods and procedures appropriate for the situation when learning or teaching new things.
• Active Listening - Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
• Reading Comprehension - Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.

Abilities for Other Visual Art Majors

A major in other visual art will prepare for your careers in which the following abilities are important:

• Oral Expression - The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.
• Written Comprehension - The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
• Written Expression - The ability to communicate information and ideas in writing so others will understand.
• Speech Clarity - The ability to speak clearly so others can understand you.
• Oral Comprehension - The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.

What Can You Do With a Other Visual Art Major?

Below is a list of occupations associated with other visual art:

Job Title	Job Growth Rate	Median Salary
Art, Drama, and Music Professors	12.0%	$69,960

Who Is Getting a Master’s Degree in Other Visual Art?

The major attracts more women than men. About 75% of the recent graduates in this field are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity

At the countrywide level, the racial-ethnic distribution of other visual art majors is as follows:

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Grads
Asian	9
Black or African American	17
Hispanic or Latino	18
White	79
International Students	68
Other Races/Ethnicities	24

Geographic Diversity

Students from other countries are interested in Other Visual Art, too. About 31.6% of those with this major are international students. The most popular countries for students from outside the country are:

• China
• South Korea
• Canada
• Taiwan
• United Kingdom

How Much Do Other Visual Art Majors Make?

Master’s Degree Starting Salary

The U.S. Department of Education found that students who graduated in 2017-2019 with a master’s degree in other visual art made a median starting salary of $38,044 per year. During this timeframe, most salaries fell between $35,745 (25th percentile) and $40,344 (75th percentile).

It’s important to note that just because the people reporting these salaries have a degree in other visual art, it does not mean that they are working in a job related to their degree.

Salaries According to BLS

The median salary for someone in a career related to other visual art is $82,560. This median refers to all degree levels, so the salary for a person with just a bachelor’s degree may be a little less and the one for a person with an advanced degree may be a little more.

To put that into context, according to BLS data from the first quarter of 2020, the typical high school graduate makes between $30,000 and $57,900 a year (25th through 75th percentile). The average person with a bachelor’s degree (any field) makes between $45,600 and $99,000. Advanced degree holders make the most with salaries between $55,600 and $125,400.

Amount of Education Required for Careers Related to Other Visual Art

Some degrees associated with other visual art may require an advanced degree, while others may not even require a bachelor’s in the field. In general, the more advanced your degree the more career options will open up to you. However, there is significant time and money that needs to be invested into your education so weigh the pros and cons.

Find out what the typical degree level is for other visual art careers below.

Education Level	Percentage of Workers
Associate’s Degree (or other 2-year degree)	1.4%
Bachelor’s Degree	14.0%
Post-Baccalaureate Certificate - awarded for completion of an organized program of study; designed for people who have completed a Baccalaureate degree but do not meet the requirements of academic degrees carrying the title of Master.	0.7%
Master’s Degree	50.9%
Post-Master’s Certificate - awarded for completion of an organized program of study; designed for people who have completed a Master’s degree but do not meet the requirements of academic degrees at the doctoral level.	1.6%
Doctoral Degree	31.8%

Online Other Visual Art Programs

In the 2020-2021 academic year, 100 schools offered some type of other visual art program. The following table lists the number of programs by degree level, along with how many schools offered online courses in the field.

Degree Level	Colleges Offering Programs	Colleges Offering Online Classes
Certificate (Less Than 1 Year)	0	0
Certificate (1-2 years)	9	0
Certificate (2-4 Years)	0	0
Associate’s Degree	11	0
Bachelor’s Degree	6	0
Post-Baccalaureate	0	0
Master’s Degree	19	1
Post-Master’s	3	0
Doctor’s Degree (Research)	8	0
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice)	0	0
Doctor’s Degree (Other)	0	0

Is a Degree in Other Visual Art Worth It?

The median salary for a other visual art grad is $82,560 per year. This is based on the weighted average of the most common careers associated with the major.

This is 107% more than the average salary for an individual holding a high school degree. This adds up to a gain of about $853,200 after 20 years!

Majors Related to Other Visual Art

You may also be interested in one of the following majors related to other visual art.

Major	Number of Grads
Music	7,675
Fine & Studio Arts	3,224
Design & Applied Arts	1,979
Film, Video & Photographic Arts	1,704
Drama & Theater Arts	1,699
Arts & Media Management	1,184
General Visual & Performing Arts	390
Dance	257
Crafts, Folk Art & Artisanry	13

References

*The racial-ethnic minorities count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.

• College Factual
• College Scorecard
• National Center for Education Statistics
• O*NET Online
• U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
• Usual Weekly Earnings of Wage and Salary Workers First Quarter 2020
• Image Credit: By Bonnielou2013 under License

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