Best Art programs in Ohio, ranked by enrollment
Teach courses in drama, music, and the arts including fine and applied art, such as painting and sculpture, or design and crafts.
73 schools in Ohio run programs that feed this job, graduating 4,537 people a year. The job pays a median of $78,050 in Ohio across about 3,940 jobs (BLS OEWS May 2025).
Fields of study in Ohio that lead to this job
Grouped at the 4-digit CIP level. Numbers are graduates per year in this state.
53 programs in Ohio that lead to this job
Ranked by graduates per year in Ohio (IPEDS completions). Graduate earnings and debt are national College Scorecard figures reported at the 4-digit CIP level, so specializations within one field share a figure. Each program also links to its own Ohio page.
| # | Program | Graduates / yr | Share of pipeline | Schools | Grad earnings (1 yr) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | CIP 50.0903In Ohio → | 511 | 11.3% | 24 | $25,929 | $25,980 |
| 2 | CIP 50.0401In Ohio → | 433 | 9.5% | 14 | $31,611 | $26,000 |
| 3 | CIP 50.0702In Ohio → | 331 | 7.3% | 22 | $24,447 | $25,294 |
| 4 | CIP 50.0409In Ohio → | 329 | 7.3% | 25 | $31,611 | $26,000 |
| 5 | CIP 13.1312In Ohio → | 259 | 5.7% | 27 | $43,033 | $26,044 |
| 6 | CIP 50.0701In Ohio → | 206 | 4.5% | 18 | $24,447 | $25,294 |
| 7 | CIP 50.0407In Ohio → | 201 | 4.4% | 6 | $31,611 | $26,000 |
| 8 | CIP 50.0501In Ohio → | 195 | 4.3% | 26 | $20,667 | $24,994 |
| 9 | CIP 50.0602In Ohio → | 158 | 3.5% | 7 | $25,014 | $24,650 |
| 10 | CIP 50.0601In Ohio → | 146 | 3.2% | 11 | $25,014 | $24,650 |
| 11 | CIP 50.0406In Ohio → | 132 | 2.9% | 5 | $31,611 | $26,000 |
| 12 | CIP 50.0101In Ohio → | 127 | 2.8% | 5 | $24,752 | $25,963 |
| 13 | CIP 50.0410In Ohio → | 121 | 2.7% | 4 | $31,611 | $26,000 |
| 14 | CIP 50.0703In Ohio → | 118 | 2.6% | 17 | $24,447 | $25,294 |
| 15 | CIP 13.1302In Ohio → | 111 | 2.4% | 19 | $43,033 | $26,044 |
| 16 | CIP 50.0102In Ohio → | 111 | 2.4% | 10 | $24,752 | $25,963 |
| 17 | CIP 50.0904In Ohio → | 90 | 2.0% | 15 | $25,929 | $25,980 |
| 18 | CIP 50.0301In Ohio → | 84 | 1.9% | 12 | $21,877 | $25,000 |
| 19 | CIP 50.0502In Ohio → | 80 | 1.8% | 10 | $20,667 | $24,994 |
| 20 | CIP 50.0506In Ohio → | 73 | 1.6% | 6 | $20,667 | $24,994 |
| 21 | CIP 50.0605In Ohio → | 62 | 1.4% | 9 | $25,014 | $24,650 |
| 22 | CIP 50.0912In Ohio → | 62 | 1.4% | 3 | $25,929 | $25,980 |
| 23 | CIP 50.0509In Ohio → | 54 | 1.2% | 7 | $20,667 | $24,994 |
| 24 | CIP 50.0404In Ohio → | 49 | 1.1% | 4 | $31,611 | $26,000 |
| 25 | CIP 50.0999In Ohio → | 48 | 1.1% | 5 | $25,929 | $25,980 |
| 26 | CIP 50.1003In Ohio → | 47 | 1.0% | 5 | $28,050 | $25,468 |
| 27 | CIP 50.1001In Ohio → | 44 | 1.0% | 3 | $28,050 | $25,468 |
| 28 | CIP 50.0799In Ohio → | 42 | 0.9% | 9 | $24,447 | $25,294 |
| 29 | CIP 50.0913In Ohio → | 41 | 0.9% | 7 | $25,929 | $25,980 |
| 30 | CIP 50.0705In Ohio → | 37 | 0.8% | 2 | $24,447 | $25,294 |
| 31 | CIP 50.0507In Ohio → | 30 | 0.7% | 3 | $20,667 | $24,994 |
| 32 | CIP 50.1002In Ohio → | 26 | 0.6% | 6 | $28,050 | $25,468 |
| 33 | CIP 50.0504In Ohio → | 18 | 0.4% | 2 | $20,667 | $24,994 |
| 34 | CIP 50.0910In Ohio → | 18 | 0.4% | 3 | $25,929 | $25,980 |
| 35 | Visual and Performing Arts, Othermain feeder CIP 50.9999In Ohio → | 17 | 0.4% | 2 | $24,229 | $25,000 |
| 36 | CIP 50.0699In Ohio → | 16 | 0.4% | 1 | $25,014 | $24,650 |
| 37 | CIP 50.0908In Ohio → | 15 | 0.3% | 4 | $25,929 | $25,980 |
| 38 | CIP 50.0706In Ohio → | 13 | 0.3% | 3 | $24,447 | $25,294 |
| 39 | CIP 50.0708In Ohio → | 13 | 0.3% | 3 | $24,447 | $25,294 |
| 40 | CIP 50.0907In Ohio → | 11 | 0.2% | 3 | $25,929 | $25,980 |
| 41 | CIP 50.1004In Ohio → | 10 | 0.2% | 2 | $28,050 | $25,468 |
| 42 | CIP 50.0709In Ohio → | 8 | 0.2% | 4 | $24,447 | $25,294 |
| 43 | CIP 50.0512In Ohio → | 7 | 0.2% | 2 | $20,667 | $24,994 |
| 44 | CIP 50.0906In Ohio → | 7 | 0.2% | 3 | $25,929 | $25,980 |
| 45 | CIP 50.0905In Ohio → | 6 | 0.1% | 3 | $25,929 | $25,980 |
| 46 | CIP 50.0710In Ohio → | 5 | 0.1% | 3 | $24,447 | $25,294 |
| 47 | CIP 50.0902In Ohio → | 5 | 0.1% | 3 | $25,929 | $25,980 |
| 48 | CIP 13.1324In Ohio → | 3 | 0.1% | 2 | $43,033 | $26,044 |
| 49 | CIP 50.0711In Ohio → | 2 | 0.0% | 1 | $24,447 | $25,294 |
| 50 | CIP 50.1099In Ohio → | 2 | 0.0% | 1 | $28,050 | $25,468 |
| 51 | CIP 50.0713In Ohio → | 1 | 0.0% | 1 | $24,447 | $25,294 |
| 52 | CIP 50.0911In Ohio → | 1 | 0.0% | 1 | $25,929 | $25,980 |
| 53 | CIP 50.1101In Ohio → | 1 | 0.0% | 1 | — | — |
Top 25 schools in Ohio
Ranked by graduates per year into this job. Graduate earnings are reported for 24 of the 73 schools in this state.
| # | School | Graduates / yr | Top feeder program | Grad earnings (1 yr) | Grad rate | Net price | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | University of Cincinnati - Main Campus Cincinnati, OH Public · 22 feeder programs | 548 | Music Performance, General | $12,875 | 75% | — | 85% |
| 2 | Kent State University at Kent Kent, OH Public · 15 feeder programs | 436 | Fashion/Apparel Design | $36,351 | 64% | — | 86% |
| 3 | Columbus State Community College Columbus, OH Public · 4 feeder programs | 368 | Design and Visual Communications, General | — | 28% | — | — |
| 4 | Ohio University - Main Campus Athens, OH Public · 35 feeder programs | 342 | Music Pedagogy | $36,252 | 65% | — | 85% |
| 5 | Bowling Green State University - Main Campus Bowling Green, OH Public · 15 feeder programs | 338 | Music Performance, General | $20,632 | 64% | — | 81% |
| 6 | Ohio State University - Main Campus Columbus, OH Public · 14 feeder programs | 316 | Art/Art Studies, General | $29,186 | 88% | — | 61% |
| 7 | Oberlin College Oberlin, OH Private not-for-profit · 11 feeder programs | 204 | Music Performance, General | $17,141 | 81% | $28,313 | 34% |
| 8 | Cleveland State University Cleveland, OH Public · 8 feeder programs | 112 | Cinematography and Film/Video Production | $22,263 | 51% | — | 91% |
| 9 | Baldwin Wallace University Berea, OH Private not-for-profit · 17 feeder programs | 108 | Visual and Performing Arts, Other | — | 67% | $25,104 | 76% |
| 10 | Miami University - Oxford Oxford, OH Public · 8 feeder programs | 108 | Graphic Design | $47,295 | 80% | — | 75% |
| 11 | Columbus College of Art & Design Columbus, OH Private not-for-profit · 7 feeder programs | 105 | Illustration | $27,970 | 56% | $30,330 | 68% |
| 12 | Sinclair Community College Dayton, OH Public · 8 feeder programs | 102 | Drawing | — | 41% | — | — |
| 13 | Cleveland Institute of Music Cleveland, OH Private not-for-profit · 1 feeder programs | 97 | Music Performance, General | — | 72% | $32,899 | 47% |
| 14 | Youngstown State University Youngstown, OH Public · 8 feeder programs | 93 | Fine/Studio Arts, General | $29,203 | 50% | — | 84% |
| 15 | Cuyahoga Community College District Cleveland, OH Public · 7 feeder programs | 84 | Graphic Design | $22,517 | 31% | — | — |
| 16 | University of Akron Main Campus Akron, OH Public · 13 feeder programs | 84 | Music Performance, General | $36,293 | 52% | — | 60% |
| 17 | Wright State University - Main Campus Dayton, OH Public · 9 feeder programs | 84 | Acting | $18,666 | 42% | — | 96% |
| 18 | Capital University Columbus, OH Private not-for-profit · 10 feeder programs | 62 | Music, Other | $33,143 | 60% | $22,920 | 70% |
| 19 | Cleveland Institute of Art Cleveland, OH Private not-for-profit · 9 feeder programs | 62 | Illustration | $23,358 | 58% | $31,870 | 61% |
| 20 | Stark State College North Canton, OH Public · 3 feeder programs | 55 | Graphic Design | — | 23% | — | — |
| 21 | Art Academy of Cincinnati Cincinnati, OH Private not-for-profit · 9 feeder programs | 53 | Illustration | $20,921 | 41% | $39,344 | 34% |
| 22 | Xavier University Cincinnati, OH Private not-for-profit · 8 feeder programs | 52 | Cinematography and Film/Video Production | — | 69% | $31,119 | 86% |
| 23 | University of Toledo Toledo, OH Public · 7 feeder programs | 49 | Graphic Design | — | 57% | — | 92% |
| 24 | Cedarville University Cedarville, OH Private not-for-profit · 8 feeder programs | 47 | Industrial and Product Design | $35,768 | 73% | $22,701 | 65% |
| 25 | University of Dayton Dayton, OH Private not-for-profit · 8 feeder programs | 46 | Design and Visual Communications, General | $43,609 | 80% | $28,560 | 65% |
All 73 schools in Ohio
Every school in Ohio with a program that feeds this job, ordered by graduates per year. Earnings are shown for the ranked schools above; open a school profile for the rest.
| School | City | Control | Graduates / yr | Feeder programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Cincinnati - Main Campus | Cincinnati | Public | 548 | 22 |
| Kent State University at Kent | Kent | Public | 436 | 15 |
| Columbus State Community College | Columbus | Public | 368 | 4 |
| Ohio University - Main Campus | Athens | Public | 342 | 35 |
| Bowling Green State University - Main Campus | Bowling Green | Public | 338 | 15 |
| Ohio State University - Main Campus | Columbus | Public | 316 | 14 |
| Oberlin College | Oberlin | Private not-for-profit | 204 | 11 |
| Cleveland State University | Cleveland | Public | 112 | 8 |
| Baldwin Wallace University | Berea | Private not-for-profit | 108 | 17 |
| Miami University - Oxford | Oxford | Public | 108 | 8 |
| Columbus College of Art & Design | Columbus | Private not-for-profit | 105 | 7 |
| Sinclair Community College | Dayton | Public | 102 | 8 |
| Cleveland Institute of Music | Cleveland | Private not-for-profit | 97 | 1 |
| Youngstown State University | Youngstown | Public | 93 | 8 |
| Cuyahoga Community College District | Cleveland | Public | 84 | 7 |
What art, drama, and music teachers, postsecondary earn in Ohio
What people already working in this job earn (BLS OEWS May 2025). Not graduate earnings.
U.S. median $78,620. Ohio pays below the national figure.
1.00× means the state has its expected share of these jobs.
Metro areas in Ohio
Job outlook
Bureau of Labor Statistics Employment Projections, 2024 to 2034.
Growth and openings are national. The Bureau of Labor Statistics does not publish employment projections at state level, so these figures describe the occupation across the whole U.S., not this state alone.
How to get in
The full skills, tools, and day-to-day breakdown lives on the national Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary page.
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.
Top skills
The same job in other states
Where else this occupation employs the most people, and what it pays there.
Related careers in Ohio
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
Common questions
Answers for people weighing art, drama, and music teachers, postsecondary programs in Ohio.
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 Music Performance, General, which awarded 511 degrees in Ohio in 2024-25, 11.3% 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 53 programs to this occupation. The largest are Design and Applied Arts, Music, Fine and Studio Arts, Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft, plus 7 more. Together they graduate about 4,537 people a year in Ohio.
How much do art, drama, and music teachers, postsecondary earn in Ohio?+
The median is $78,050 a year (BLS OEWS May 2025). That is 0.7% below the U.S. median of $78,620. 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 in Ohio?+
73 institutions in Ohio reported graduates from at least one of the 53 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.
Official source →CC BY 4.0, U.S. Department of Labor / ETA
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