Arts management
What are arts management majors?
Arts management programs focus on a variety of topics on the business side of the arts. This can include classes in accounting, marketing, and event planning in addition to classes in the history and theory of art. This combination of business and liberal arts coursework will prepare you for a wide range of careers. Arts management majors often go on to careers in arts administration, museums, galleries, or performing arts organizations. Others may work in marketing or public relations for an arts organization, and some may open their own businesses, such as art galleries or event planning companies.
How much do arts management majors make?
This data isn't currently reported, but we're working on it!
Popular arts management majors by degrees awarded
On average, around 1,620 students obtain a bachelor's degree or associate degree in all arts management fields each year. In 2021, the most popular major within arts management was arts, entertainment, and media management with 1,052 students obtaining a bachelor's degree and 57 students obtaining an associate degree. The least popular major was fine and studio arts management with 594 students obtaining a bachelor's degree and fewer than 5 students obtaining an associate degree. Overall, arts management is a relatively uncommon area of study.
