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What are art majors?

Art programs cover the history and evolution of art as well as its different styles and genres. As an art major, you will study the different media used in art such as painting, sculpture, photography and printmaking while also developing your own creative skills through studio courses.

How much do art majors make?

Art graduates typically make between $34,000 and $85,000 per year. The national average of reported salaries for art degrees is $55,000. The highest paying major within art is Commercial and advertising art with an average salary of $57,000. The lowest paying major within art is Visual and performing arts with an average salary of $48,000.
Art majorsAverage salarySalary
Commercial and advertising art$57,000
Fine arts$54,000
Studio arts$52,000
Visual and performing arts$48,000
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Popular art majors by degrees awarded

On average, around 35,300 students obtain a bachelor's degree or associate degree in all art fields each year. In 2021, the most popular major within art was arts with 10,168 students obtaining a bachelor's degree and 3,071 students obtaining an associate degree. The least popular major was ceramics with 72 students obtaining a bachelor's degree and fewer than 5 students obtaining an associate degree. Overall, art is a relatively popular area of study.