Best degree programs for Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary, ranked by enrollment
67 college programs and 1,953 schools train Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary. Compare graduates per year, cost and pay, $78,620 median wage, 93,560 U.S. jobs. Federal data.
67 college programs at 1,953 schools train art, drama, and music teachers, postsecondary, graduating 136,316 people a year (IPEDS completions). The largest is Art/Art Studies, General. The job pays a median of $78,620 (BLS OEWS May 2025).
About art, drama, and music teachers, postsecondary
Teach courses in drama, music, and the arts including fine and applied art, such as painting and sculpture, or design and crafts. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.
Fields of study that lead to this job
Grouped at the 4-digit CIP level, the tier our program pages are built on. Numbers are graduates per year.
67 degree programs that lead to this job
Ranked by graduates per year (IPEDS completions). Graduate earnings and debt are College Scorecard figures for people who finished the program, reported at the 4-digit CIP level, so specializations within one field share a figure. That is a different measurement from the occupation-wide wages further down this page.
| # | Program | Graduates / yr | Share of pipeline | Schools | Grad earnings (1 yr) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | CIP 50.0701 | 19,283 | 14.1% | 717 | $24,447 | $25,294 |
| 2 | CIP 50.0702 | 11,751 | 8.6% | 637 | $24,447 | $25,294 |
| 3 | CIP 50.0409 | 10,754 | 7.9% | 580 | $31,611 | $26,000 |
| 4 | CIP 50.0501 | 9,838 | 7.2% | 813 | $20,667 | $24,994 |
| 5 | CIP 50.0602 | 9,799 | 7.2% | 287 | $25,014 | $24,650 |
| 6 | CIP 50.0903 | 6,946 | 5.1% | 375 | $25,929 | $25,980 |
| 7 | CIP 50.0401 | 6,709 | 4.9% | 249 | $31,611 | $26,000 |
| 8 | CIP 50.0601 | 5,237 | 3.8% | 219 | $25,014 | $24,650 |
| 9 | CIP 50.0102 | 4,316 | 3.2% | 183 | $24,752 | $25,963 |
| 10 | CIP 13.1312 | 4,104 | 3.0% | 447 | $43,033 | $26,044 |
| 11 | CIP 50.0101 | 3,397 | 2.5% | 270 | $24,752 | $25,963 |
| 12 | CIP 50.0407 | 3,243 | 2.4% | 119 | $31,611 | $26,000 |
| 13 | CIP 50.0703 | 3,195 | 2.3% | 356 | $24,447 | $25,294 |
| 14 | CIP 50.0410 | 3,166 | 2.3% | 68 | $31,611 | $26,000 |
| 15 | CIP 50.0301 | 2,917 | 2.1% | 290 | $21,877 | $25,000 |
| 16 | CIP 50.0913 | 2,092 | 1.5% | 122 | $25,929 | $25,980 |
| 17 | CIP 50.0605 | 2,071 | 1.5% | 189 | $25,014 | $24,650 |
| 18 | CIP 50.1003 | 1,935 | 1.4% | 107 | $28,050 | $25,468 |
| 19 | CIP 13.1302 | 1,858 | 1.4% | 258 | $43,033 | $26,044 |
| 20 | CIP 50.0506 | 1,706 | 1.3% | 111 | $20,667 | $24,994 |
| 21 | CIP 50.0699 | 1,438 | 1.1% | 38 | $25,014 | $24,650 |
| 22 | CIP 50.0404 | 1,432 | 1.1% | 64 | $31,611 | $26,000 |
| 23 | CIP 50.0904 | 1,282 | 0.9% | 145 | $25,929 | $25,980 |
| 24 | CIP 50.0502 | 1,232 | 0.9% | 158 | $20,667 | $24,994 |
| 25 | CIP 50.0509 | 1,212 | 0.9% | 123 | $20,667 | $24,994 |
| 26 | CIP 50.0999 | 1,199 | 0.9% | 88 | $25,929 | $25,980 |
| 27 | CIP 50.1001 | 1,040 | 0.8% | 70 | $28,050 | $25,468 |
| 28 | CIP 50.1002 | 937 | 0.7% | 62 | $28,050 | $25,468 |
| 29 | Visual and Performing Arts, Othermain feeder CIP 50.9999 | 917 | 0.7% | 67 | $24,229 | $25,000 |
| 30 | CIP 50.0504 | 889 | 0.7% | 52 | $20,667 | $24,994 |
| 31 | CIP 50.0706 | 797 | 0.6% | 39 | $24,447 | $25,294 |
| 32 | CIP 50.0799 | 771 | 0.6% | 69 | $24,447 | $25,294 |
| 33 | CIP 50.0406 | 766 | 0.6% | 60 | $31,611 | $26,000 |
| 34 | CIP 50.0713 | 725 | 0.5% | 20 | $24,447 | $25,294 |
| 35 | CIP 50.0908 | 641 | 0.5% | 81 | $25,929 | $25,980 |
| 36 | CIP 50.0708 | 638 | 0.5% | 52 | $24,447 | $25,294 |
| 37 | CIP 50.0910 | 592 | 0.4% | 59 | $25,929 | $25,980 |
| 38 | CIP 50.0911 | 583 | 0.4% | 29 | $25,929 | $25,980 |
| 39 | CIP 50.0907 | 528 | 0.4% | 59 | $25,929 | $25,980 |
| 40 | CIP 50.1099 | 512 | 0.4% | 15 | $28,050 | $25,468 |
| 41 | CIP 50.0599 | 404 | 0.3% | 45 | $20,667 | $24,994 |
| 42 | CIP 50.0912 | 397 | 0.3% | 51 | $25,929 | $25,980 |
| 43 | CIP 50.0705 | 368 | 0.3% | 33 | $24,447 | $25,294 |
| 44 | CIP 13.1324 | 242 | 0.2% | 49 | $43,033 | $26,044 |
| 45 | CIP 50.0709 | 230 | 0.2% | 38 | $24,447 | $25,294 |
| 46 | CIP 50.1004 | 216 | 0.2% | 23 | $28,050 | $25,468 |
| 47 | CIP 50.0507 | 197 | 0.1% | 35 | $20,667 | $24,994 |
| 48 | CIP 50.0711 | 172 | 0.1% | 44 | $24,447 | $25,294 |
| 49 | CIP 50.0710 | 165 | 0.1% | 31 | $24,447 | $25,294 |
| 50 | CIP 50.0905 | 165 | 0.1% | 36 | $25,929 | $25,980 |
| 51 | CIP 50.0399 | 160 | 0.1% | 26 | $21,877 | $25,000 |
| 52 | CIP 50.0906 | 159 | 0.1% | 53 | $25,929 | $25,980 |
| 53 | CIP 50.0915 | 148 | 0.1% | 16 | $25,929 | $25,980 |
| 54 | CIP 50.0607 | 135 | 0.1% | 13 | $25,014 | $24,650 |
| 55 | CIP 50.0902 | 131 | 0.1% | 28 | $25,929 | $25,980 |
| 56 | CIP 50.0914 | 103 | 0.1% | 15 | $25,929 | $25,980 |
| 57 | CIP 50.0712 | 100 | 0.1% | 10 | $24,447 | $25,294 |
| 58 | CIP 50.0512 | 97 | 0.1% | 11 | $20,667 | $24,994 |
| 59 | CIP 50.0201 | 45 | 0.0% | 9 | $25,027 | $27,000 |
| 60 | CIP 50.0302 | 40 | 0.0% | 4 | $21,877 | $25,000 |
| 61 | CIP 50.0916 | 40 | 0.0% | 14 | $25,929 | $25,980 |
| 62 | CIP 50.0917 | 38 | 0.0% | 7 | $25,929 | $25,980 |
| 63 | CIP 50.0505 | 36 | 0.0% | 7 | $20,667 | $24,994 |
| 64 | CIP 50.0511 | 35 | 0.0% | 2 | $20,667 | $24,994 |
| 65 | CIP 50.0510 | 32 | 0.0% | 11 | $20,667 | $24,994 |
| 66 | CIP 50.1101 | 7 | 0.0% | 6 | — | — |
| 67 | CIP 50.0714 | 6 | 0.0% | 3 | $24,447 | $25,294 |
Top 50 schools by graduates into this job
Counting every feeder program a school offers, not just its largest one.
| # | School | Graduates / yr | Top feeder program | Grad rate | Net price | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Full Sail University Winter Park, FL Private for-profit · 11 feeder programs | 2,974 | Digital Arts | 44% | $32,163 | — |
| 2 | New York University New York, NY Private not-for-profit · 16 feeder programs | 1,919 | Cinematography and Film/Video Production | 88% | $29,023 | 9% |
| 3 | Savannah College of Art and Design Savannah, GA Private not-for-profit · 10 feeder programs | 1,472 | Illustration | 69% | $44,902 | 83% |
| 4 | The New School New York, NY Private not-for-profit · 21 feeder programs | 1,393 | Fashion/Apparel Design | 69% | $54,185 | 63% |
| 5 | Utah Valley University Orem, UT Public · 12 feeder programs | 1,363 | Design and Visual Communications, General | 45% | — | — |
| 6 | Berklee College of Music Boston, MA Private not-for-profit · 10 feeder programs | 1,342 | Music Performance, General | 67% | $46,197 | 44% |
| 7 | University of Central Florida Orlando, FL Public · 9 feeder programs | 1,278 | Digital Arts | 78% | — | 40% |
| 8 | Fashion Institute of Technology New York, NY Public · 11 feeder programs | 1,243 | Fashion/Apparel Design | 81% | — | 60% |
| 9 | Southern New Hampshire University Manchester, NH Private not-for-profit · 3 feeder programs | 1,217 | Graphic Design | 43% | $34,565 | 100% |
| 10 | University of Southern California Los Angeles, CA Private not-for-profit · 28 feeder programs | 1,034 | Cinematography and Film/Video Production | 92% | $26,873 | 10% |
| 11 | Los Angeles Film School Hollywood, CA Private for-profit · 7 feeder programs | 970 | Music Technology | 41% | $32,792 | — |
| 12 | Mesa Community College Mesa, AZ Public · 14 feeder programs | 902 | Art/Art Studies, General | 16% | — | — |
| 13 | Columbia College Chicago Chicago, IL Private not-for-profit · 23 feeder programs | 900 | Cinematography and Film/Video Production | 52% | $28,087 | 89% |
| 14 | School of the Art Institute of Chicago Chicago, IL Private not-for-profit · 5 feeder programs | 840 | Fine/Studio Arts, General | 67% | $48,998 | 77% |
| 15 | Arizona State University Campus Immersion Tempe, AZ Public · 20 feeder programs | 809 | Art/Art Studies, General | 68% | — | 90% |
| 16 | Glendale Community College Glendale, AZ Public · 12 feeder programs | 779 | Art/Art Studies, General | 16% | — | — |
| 17 | University of North Texas Denton, TX Public · 12 feeder programs | 773 | Fine/Studio Arts, General | 61% | — | 72% |
| 18 | California State University - Long Beach Long Beach, CA Public · 9 feeder programs | 740 | Art/Art Studies, General | 69% | — | 46% |
| 19 | California State University - Fullerton Fullerton, CA Public · 8 feeder programs | 733 | Fine/Studio Arts, General | 70% | — | 91% |
| 20 | Indiana University - Bloomington Bloomington, IN Public · 25 feeder programs | 722 | Music Performance, General | 80% | — | 78% |
| 21 | Belmont University Nashville, TN Private not-for-profit · 25 feeder programs | 676 | Music Management | 71% | $29,246 | 95% |
| 22 | Emerson College Boston, MA Private not-for-profit · 10 feeder programs | 663 | Cinematography and Film/Video Production | 77% | $40,982 | 51% |
| 23 | DePaul University Chicago, IL Private not-for-profit · 22 feeder programs | 661 | Cinematography and Film/Video Production | 68% | $28,141 | 76% |
| 24 | American Musical and Dramatic Academy New York, NY Private not-for-profit · 7 feeder programs | 656 | Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General | 72% | $40,932 | 24% |
| 25 | Virginia Commonwealth University Richmond, VA Public · 15 feeder programs | 647 | Illustration | 63% | — | 93% |
| 26 | University of Michigan - Ann Arbor Ann Arbor, MI Public · 18 feeder programs | 629 | Art/Art Studies, General | 93% | — | 16% |
| 27 | Temple University Philadelphia, PA Public · 29 feeder programs | 609 | Cinematography and Film/Video Production | 75% | — | 80% |
| 28 | Santa Monica College Santa Monica, CA Public · 11 feeder programs | 601 | Art/Art Studies, General | 36% | — | — |
| 29 | Liberty University Lynchburg, VA Private not-for-profit · 18 feeder programs | 595 | Design and Visual Communications, General | 65% | $28,911 | 99% |
| 30 | Pratt Institute - Main Brooklyn, NY Private not-for-profit · 15 feeder programs | 573 | Industrial and Product Design | 74% | $49,088 | 73% |
| 31 | Georgia State University Atlanta, GA Public · 7 feeder programs | 567 | Film/Cinema/Media Studies | 53% | — | 55% |
| 32 | School of Visual Arts New York, NY Private for-profit · 7 feeder programs | 566 | Illustration | 76% | $58,518 | 93% |
| 33 | Estrella Mountain Community College Avondale, AZ Public · 5 feeder programs | 563 | Art/Art Studies, General | 32% | — | — |
| 34 | Austin Community College District Austin, TX Public · 12 feeder programs | 554 | Music Management | 20% | — | — |
| 35 | University of Cincinnati - Main Campus Cincinnati, OH Public · 22 feeder programs | 548 | Music Performance, General | 75% | — | 85% |
| 36 | California State University - Northridge Northridge, CA Public · 7 feeder programs | 547 | Art/Art Studies, General | 57% | — | 93% |
| 37 | Chandler - Gilbert Community College Chandler, AZ Public · 6 feeder programs | 547 | Art/Art Studies, General | 30% | — | — |
| 38 | Florida State University Tallahassee, FL Public · 13 feeder programs | 532 | Fine/Studio Arts, General | 86% | — | 24% |
| 39 | Boston University Boston, MA Private not-for-profit · 25 feeder programs | 505 | Music Performance, General | 89% | $21,956 | 11% |
| 40 | Brigham Young University - Idaho Rexburg, ID Private not-for-profit · 11 feeder programs | 500 | Graphic Design | 55% | $6,760 | 96% |
| 41 | San Diego State University San Diego, CA Public · 7 feeder programs | 479 | Art/Art Studies, General | 76% | — | 36% |
| 42 | University of California - Los Angeles Los Angeles, CA Public · 12 feeder programs | 468 | Film/Cinema/Media Studies | 93% | — | 9% |
| 43 | Phoenix College Phoenix, AZ Public · 11 feeder programs | 465 | Art/Art Studies, General | 14% | — | — |
| 44 | Paradise Valley Community College Phoenix, AZ Public · 5 feeder programs | 462 | Art/Art Studies, General | 19% | — | — |
| 45 | San Francisco State University San Francisco, CA Public · 10 feeder programs | 456 | Film/Cinema/Media Studies | 50% | — | 96% |
| 46 | Texas State University San Marcos, TX Public · 10 feeder programs | 456 | Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General | 55% | — | 89% |
| 47 | New York Film Academy Burbank, CA Private for-profit · 6 feeder programs | 455 | Cinematography and Film/Video Production | 68% | $46,505 | — |
| 48 | Chapman University Orange, CA Private not-for-profit · 16 feeder programs | 451 | Cinematography and Film/Video Production | 82% | $42,965 | 65% |
| 49 | University of California - Davis Davis, CA Public · 8 feeder programs | 449 | Design and Visual Communications, General | 86% | — | 42% |
| 50 | The University of Texas at Dallas Richardson, TX Public · 3 feeder programs | 447 | Digital Arts | 76% | — | 65% |
What art, drama, and music teachers, postsecondary earn
What people already working in this job earn (BLS OEWS May 2025). Not graduate earnings.
Top-paying states
Top-paying metro areas
Job outlook
Bureau of Labor Statistics Employment Projections, 2024 to 2034.
Where the jobs are, state by state
Pick a state for in-state pay, the schools there, and the programs they run.
| State | Median pay | Jobs | Concentration | Schools | Graduates / yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| California | $99,410 | 9,820 | 0.90× | 207 | 22,562 |
| New York | $98,850 | 14,920 | 2.56× | 140 | 16,587 |
| Florida | $63,820 | 2,490 | 0.42× | 65 | 8,923 |
| Arizona | $72,060 | 1,040 | 0.53× | 31 | 7,186 |
| Texas | $77,560 | 6,730 | 0.79× | 101 | 6,938 |
| Massachusetts | $85,820 | 4,960 | 2.27× | 63 | 5,415 |
| Illinois | $62,960 | 4,170 | 1.14× | 80 | 5,293 |
| Georgia | $79,870 | 1,910 | 0.65× | 56 | 4,751 |
| Ohio | $78,050 | 3,940 | 1.18× | 73 | 4,537 |
| Pennsylvania | $77,280 | 4,170 | 1.14× | 100 | 4,427 |
| Virginia | $74,870 | 2,840 | 1.15× | 50 | 3,298 |
| Michigan | $82,990 | 2,410 | 0.91× | 60 | 2,962 |
| Utah | $66,220 | 790 | 0.76× | 12 | 2,956 |
| North Carolina | $73,800 | 2,880 | 0.97× | 60 | 2,784 |
| Tennessee | $72,030 | 1,370 | 0.69× | 47 | 2,410 |
| New Jersey | $80,100 | 3,300 | 1.28× | 45 | 2,363 |
| Indiana | $76,050 | 1,920 | 1.00× | 39 | 2,146 |
| Wisconsin | $77,560 | 1,840 | 1.04× | 39 | 2,035 |
| Colorado | $70,060 | 1,950 | 1.13× | 29 | 1,824 |
| Maryland | $85,590 | 1,280 | 0.77× | 33 | 1,721 |
| Missouri | $75,960 | 1,450 | 0.82× | 46 | 1,681 |
| Washington | $77,950 | 1,400 | 0.66× | 31 | 1,582 |
| Minnesota | $77,760 | 1,310 | 0.74× | 49 | 1,541 |
| New Hampshire | $79,090 | 440 | 1.07× | 13 | 1,500 |
| Oklahoma | $62,200 | 760 | 0.74× | 42 | 1,457 |
| Connecticut | $78,600 | 1,430 | 1.40× | 18 | 1,455 |
| Oregon | $76,770 | 1,440 | 1.22× | 24 | 1,296 |
| South Carolina | $62,420 | 1,290 | 0.93× | 32 | 1,269 |
| Louisiana | $78,710 | 720 | 0.62× | 23 | 1,105 |
| Iowa | $77,740 | 910 | 0.97× | 38 | 969 |
| Kentucky | $64,440 | 900 | 0.75× | 26 | 933 |
| Kansas | $61,260 | 640 | 0.74× | 27 | 891 |
| Alabama | $63,540 | 900 | 0.71× | 24 | 860 |
| Idaho | $72,300 | 250 | 0.48× | 10 | 838 |
| Arkansas | $60,650 | 360 | 0.46× | 25 | 771 |
| Rhode Island | $97,580 | 440 | 1.45× | 10 | 727 |
| New Mexico | $76,240 | 380 | 0.72× | 17 | 703 |
| Mississippi | $60,580 | 540 | 0.77× | 20 | 692 |
| Nebraska | $75,200 | 490 | 0.79× | 20 | 569 |
| Nevada | $52,870 | 260 | 0.28× | 6 | 557 |
| District of Columbia | $96,900 | 350 | 0.84× | 8 | 445 |
| Vermont | $97,980 | 180 | 0.99× | 9 | 429 |
| Montana | $78,420 | 190 | 0.63× | 11 | 379 |
| Maine | $79,860 | 340 | 0.87× | 14 | 363 |
| West Virginia | $73,280 | 340 | 0.80× | 13 | 306 |
| South Dakota | $63,380 | 200 | 0.73× | 11 | 216 |
| Delawaremoderate | $103,320 | 150 | 0.51× | 4 | 163 |
| Wyoming | $59,190 | 180 | 1.07× | 7 | 132 |
| North Dakota | $67,190 | 130 | 0.50× | 8 | 85 |
Skills and tools
From O*NET, the U.S. Department of Labor's occupational database. Importance is a 1 to 5 scale.
What they do day to day
- Explain and demonstrate artistic techniques.
- Evaluate and grade students' class work, performances, projects, assignments, and papers.
- Prepare students for performances, exams, or assessments.
- Initiate, facilitate, and moderate classroom discussions.
- Prepare and deliver lectures to undergraduate or graduate students on topics such as acting techniques, fundamentals of music, and art history.
- Prepare course materials, such as syllabi, homework assignments, and handouts.
- Maintain student attendance records, grades, and other required records.
- Keep abreast of developments in the field by reading current literature, talking with colleagues, and participating in professional conferences.
Skills
- Speaking4.6
- Learning Strategies4.1
- Reading Comprehension4.0
- Active Listening4.0
- Active Learning4.0
- Writing3.9
- Monitoring3.8
- Critical Thinking3.6
Knowledge areas
- Fine Arts4.9
- Education and Training4.7
- English Language4.3
- Communications and Media3.6
- History and Archeology3.4
- Psychology3.4
Abilities
- Oral Expression4.3
- Written Comprehension4.1
- Written Expression4.1
- Oral Comprehension4.0
- Speech Clarity4.0
- Originality3.8
Core activities
- Thinking Creatively4.9
- Training and Teaching Others4.7
- Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates4.7
- Coaching and Developing Others4.5
- Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships4.5
- Making Decisions and Solving Problems4.3
Tools and technology
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How to become a Art
Job zone 5 of 5 · SVP 8.0 and above- Typical entry education
- Master's degree
Most of these occupations require graduate school. For example, they may require a master's degree, and some require a Ph.D., M.D., or J.D. (law degree).
Extensive skill, knowledge, and experience are needed for these occupations. Many require more than five years of experience. For example, surgeons must complete four years of college and an additional five to seven years of specialized medical training to be able to do their job.
Employees may need some on-the-job training, but most of these occupations assume that the person will already have the required skills, knowledge, work-related experience, and/or training.
Every major mapped to this job
The official federal mapping behind the rankings above.
All 25 majors mapped to Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary25 of them graduated someone in the latest IPEDS year. NCES CIP 2020 → SOC 2018 crosswalk.+
- 13.1302Art Teacher Education
- 13.1312Music Teacher Education
- 13.1324Drama and Dance Teacher Education
- 50.0101Visual and Performing Arts, General
- 50.0102Digital Arts
- 50.0201Crafts/Craft Design, Folk Art and Artisanry
- 50.0301Dance, General
- 50.0302Ballet
- 50.0399Dance, Other
- 50.0401Design and Visual Communications, General
- 50.0404Industrial and Product Design
- 50.0406Commercial Photography
- 50.0407Fashion/Apparel Design
- 50.0409Graphic Design
- 50.0410Illustration
- 50.0501Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
- 50.0502Technical Theatre/Theatre Design and Technology
- 50.0504Playwriting and Screenwriting
- 50.0505Theatre Literature, History and Criticism
- 50.0506Acting
- 50.0507Directing and Theatrical Production
- 50.0509Musical Theatre
- 50.0510Costume Design
- 50.0511Comedy Writing and Performance
- 50.0512Theatre and Dance
Related careers
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Common questions
What degree do you need to become an Art?+
Master's degree is the typical entry-level education BLS reports for this occupation. The most common program people actually graduate from is Art/Art Studies, General, which awarded 19,283 degrees in 2024-25, 14.1% of everyone graduating from a program that feeds this career.
Which college majors lead to becoming an Art?+
The NCES CIP-to-SOC crosswalk maps 67 programs to this occupation. The largest are Fine and Studio Arts, Design and Applied Arts, Film/Video and Photographic Arts, Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft, plus 8 more. Together they graduate about 136,316 people a year.
How much do art, drama, and music teachers, postsecondary earn?+
The median is $78,620 a year (BLS OEWS May 2025). The middle range runs from $47,570 at the 10th percentile to $163,350 at the 90th. This is pay for people already working in the occupation, not the same thing as graduate earnings one year after finishing a degree.
Is demand for art, drama, and music teachers, postsecondary growing?+
BLS projects a +1.7% change in employment between 2024 and 2034, little or no change, with roughly 9,000 openings a year nationally once retirements and job changes are counted.
How many schools offer programs for this career?+
1,953 institutions reported graduates from at least one of the 67 programs that feed this occupation in IPEDS 2024-25. Rankings on this page use graduates per year, because the federal data publishes no enrollment count by program.
What other job titles do art, drama, and music teachers, postsecondary work under?+
Employers advertise this work under many names. O*NET records Professor, Art Professor, Music Professor, Theater Professor among the most commonly reported, all mapping to SOC 25-1121.
About the data on this page
Rankings use IPEDS completions 2024-25, degrees awarded per year. That is the closest federal measure of how many people a program puts into a career, because no federal dataset publishes enrollment by program. Wages and employment come from BLS OEWS May 2025, growth and openings from BLS Employment Projections 2024-34, and which majors lead to which jobs from the NCES CIP 2020 to SOC 2018 crosswalk. Occupation descriptions, tasks, skills and tools are O*NET 30.3 (CC BY 4.0, U.S. Department of Labor/ETA).
BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics
May 2025Wages, employment counts, location quotients and metro breakdowns.
BLS Employment Projections
2024–34Projected growth, annual openings and typical entry-level education.
IPEDS Completions
2024-25 (provisional)Graduates per year by program and institution — the ranking metric.
College Scorecard, Field of Study
2020-21 cohortsMedian graduate earnings one year after completion, and median debt.
Census Post-Secondary Employment Outcomes
latest availableGraduate earnings 1/5/10 years out, where the state participates.
NCES CIP 2020 and the CIP-to-SOC 2018 crosswalk
CIP 2020 / SOC 2018Which college programs officially lead to this occupation.
O*NET Database 30.3
30.3Tasks, skills, knowledge, tools, job zone and alternate job titles.
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