Arizona · Arts

Best colleges for Arts in Arizona

Ranked by graduate earnings

Grand Canyon University and Arizona State University Campus Immersion award the most Arts degrees and certificates in Arizona: 26 and 7 graduates a year (IPEDS 2024–25). 6 Arizona colleges offer Arts and award 49 degrees and certificates a year in all.

The Arts, Entertainment, and Media Management program focuses on the visual and performing arts, preparing students for various roles within the creative industries. This program is ideal for individuals passionate about arts management,…

Institutions
6
offering CIP 50.10
States offered
43
with a program page
Degrees / yr
49
IPEDS completions 2024–25
Median starting salary
$34,904
1 yr after graduation, College Scorecard
With earnings data
1
College Scorecard
Median net price
$21,535
IPEDS 2024–25
Avg graduation rate
31%
IPEDS 2024–25
State pay · Agents and Business Managers of Artists, Performers, and Athletes
$66,940
BLS OEWS May 2025

Top institution, ranked by graduate earnings

Ranked by median earnings one year after graduation (often called starting salary), College Scorecard. Programs with fewer than 20 graduates a year, a graduation rate under 30%, or online, degree-completion or graduate-only status rank after the rest.

Starting salary (1 yr): median earnings one year after graduation (often called starting salary), College Scorecard.
#InstitutionStarting salary (1 yr)Graduates / yrGrad rateNet priceMedian debt
1Grand Canyon University
Phoenix Private not-for-profit · Bachelor's degree
$34,9042643%$21,535$27,000

Colleges awarding the most Arts degrees in Arizona

Top 2 by graduates a year (IPEDS 2024–25 completions). Online, degree-completion and graduate-only schools, and schools with a graduation rate under 30% are listed in full below.

Graduates / yr: degrees and certificates awarded in a year, IPEDS completions. Starting salary (1 yr): median earnings one year after graduation (often called starting salary), College Scorecard.
#InstitutionGraduates / yrStarting salary (1 yr)
1Grand Canyon University
Phoenix Private not-for-profit
26$34,904
2Arizona State University Campus Immersion
Tempe Public
7Not reported
Show the other 4 Arizona colleges offering Arts
InstitutionCityControlGraduates / yr
Mesa Community CollegeMesaPublic7
Glendale Community CollegeGlendalePublic5
Central Arizona CollegeCoolidgePublic3
Phoenix CollegePhoenixPublic1

Career outlook

What this program leads to: Agents and Business Managers of Artists, Performers, and Athletes (SOC 13-1011).

Projected growth (2024–2034)
+8.7%
Much faster than average
Openings / yr (US)
~2,200
BLS Employment Projections
US median wage
$96,310
typically Bachelor's degree

Top skills

Active ListeningSpeakingReading ComprehensionCritical ThinkingWritingActive Learning

What Agents and Business Managers of Artists, Performers, and Athletes earn in Arizona

Jobs in Arizona
160
BLS OEWS May 2025
State average pay
$66,940
median $60,340
Best-paying metro
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Related careers

Producers and Directors
$94,670 avg · 1,720 jobs
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$80,770 avg · 1,040 jobs
Agents and Business Managers of Artists, Performers, and Athletes
$66,940 avg · 160 jobs
Music Directors and Composers
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Common questions

Answers for students comparing Arts programs in Arizona.

Which Arizona colleges award the most Arts degrees?+

Grand Canyon University (26 graduates a year) and Arizona State University Campus Immersion (7 graduates a year) award the most Arts degrees and certificates in Arizona, per IPEDS 2024–25 completions. In all, 6 Arizona colleges offer Arts.

Which Arts program in Arizona has the highest-earning graduates?+

By median earnings one year after graduation (often called starting salary), College Scorecard, Grand Canyon University tops the list at $34,904. Compare it against graduates a year, graduation rate, cost, and debt in the ranked table above.

How much do Agents and Business Managers of Artists, Performers, and Athletes earn in Arizona?+

The average annual wage for Agents and Business Managers of Artists, Performers, and Athletes in Arizona is $66,940 (median $60,340), across about 160 jobs. Source: BLS OEWS, May 2025.

What is the focus of the Arts program?+

The Arts, Entertainment, and Media Management program focuses on the visual and performing arts, preparing students for various roles within the creative industries. This program is ideal for individuals passionate about arts management,…

What skills will I develop in this program?+

You will develop active listening, speaking, reading comprehension, critical thinking, and related professional skills.

What is the job outlook for Agents and Business Managers of Artists, Performers, and Athletes?+

The national job outlook is about +8.7% growth with around 2,200 annual openings (BLS Employment Projections 2024–2034).

What is the typical education requirement?+

A Bachelor's degree is the typical entry-level education for this field (BLS).

About the data on this page

Every figure comes from an official federal or public source. Here is each one and the release it is currently on.

IPEDSFall 2025–26 release, published July 28, 2026
Enrollment, completions, graduation rates, tuition, financial aid, staffing, and finance for every U.S. institution in federal student aid programs.
College ScorecardJune 10, 2026 release (merged 2025–26 files)
Institution and field-of-study costs, graduate earnings, debt, completion, and admissions outcomes compiled from federal aid records, tax data, and IPEDS.
PSEO graduate earnings2019–21 graduation cohorts (release V4.13.0)
Earnings and employment outcomes of graduates by institution, degree level, and field of study, measured from state wage records.
BLS wages & outlookOEWS May 2025 release
Occupational employment and wage estimates plus 10-year job outlook, used to connect programs to real-world earnings.
FVT/GE program performanceProvisional preview, May 18, 2026 release
Program-level debt-to-earnings and earnings-premium measures behind the FVT/GE and STATS accountability frameworks.

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