Visual, Design & Performance Arts

Are you someone who likes to create, design, or perform? As a part of this pathway, you will be engaged with the diverse and exciting ways that you can design, construct, draw, narrate, perform, and otherwise manifest your worlds through artistic expression.

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Education Programs

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Art HistoryAssociate of Arts- n/a
Art HistoryAssociate of Arts for Transfer- n/a
DanceAssociate of Arts- n/a
Digital ArtAssociate of Arts- n/a
Digital Design Graphics TechnologyCertificate of Achievement- n/a
Digital Design Graphics TechnologyAssociate of Science- n/a
Film, Television and Electronic MediaAssociate of Science for Transfer- n/a
Graphic DesignAssociate of Arts- n/a
MusicAssociate of Arts for Transfer- n/a
Music-InstrumentalAssociate of Arts- n/a
Music-VocalAssociate of Arts- n/a
Musical TheaterAssociate of Arts- n/a
PhotographyAssociate of Arts- n/a
PhotographyCertificate of Achievement- n/a
Studio ArtsAssociate of Arts for Transfer- n/a
Studio Arts-Painting and Drawing EmphasisAssociate of Arts- n/a
Theater ArtsAssociate of Arts for Transfer- n/a
Theater Arts-ActingAssociate of Arts- n/a
Theater Arts-Technical TheaterAssociate of Arts- n/a

What are the different Extras?Pathways = Full course maps combining two or more programs at different schools. FTK = Fastrak program. MC = Microcredentials available. CPL = Credit for Prior Learning; Get credit for what you already know and can do. DE = Dual Enrollment; Take college courses while in high school. C2D = Certificate to Degree; Get a degree after you complete this and other required certificates. CS = Certificate Stacking; Combine multiple required certificates to obtain this degree. NC = Non-credit program; Often available with no tuition cost; Can be taken multiple times. 

Featured Careers

Find your calling. Explore high-earning careers with entry-level data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

  • Architectural & Civil Drafters

    Bachelor's degree, Associate's degree

    • Job growth: Stable
    • Low salary: 48,680
    • High salary: 110,180
    • Average salary: 73720
    Stable Job Growth $ 73,720 Average Salary $48,680 $110,180

  • Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, & English as a Second Language Instructors

    Bachelor's degree, Master's degree

    • Job growth: Declining
    • Low salary: 47,330
    • High salary: 104,670
    • Average salary: 64580
    Declining Job Growth $ 64,580 Average Salary $47,330 $104,670

  • Actors

    High school diploma/GED, Certificate after high school

    • Job growth: Stable
    • Low salary: 33,080
    • High salary: 94,090
    • Average salary: 55600
    Stable Job Growth $ 55,600 Average Salary $33,080 $94,090

All Careers in Visual, Design & Performance Arts (56)

Writers & AuthorsBachelor's degreeStable111,040
Producers & DirectorsBachelor's degree, Some collegeStable99,800
Video Game DesignersBachelor's degree, Some collegeStable99,800
Web DevelopersBachelor's degree, High school diploma/GEDRising98,090
Agents & Business Managers of Artists, Performers, & AthletesBachelor's degree, Associate's degreeRising83,480
Broadcast Announcers & Radio Disc JockeysBachelor's degree, High school diploma/GEDRising83,480
Film & Video EditorsBachelor's degree, High school diploma/GEDRising83,480
Information Technology Project ManagersBachelor's degree, High school diploma/GEDRising83,480
Media Programming DirectorsBachelor's degree, High school diploma/GEDRising83,480
Media Technical Directors/ManagersBachelor's degree, High school diploma/GEDRising83,480
Public Relations SpecialistsBachelor's degree, High school diploma/GEDRising83,480
Project Management SpecialistsBachelor's degreeRising83,480
Sound Engineering TechniciansBachelor's degreeRising83,480
Architecture Teachers, PostsecondaryMaster's degree, Doctoral degreeStable80,190
Area, Ethnic, & Cultural Studies Teachers, PostsecondaryMaster's degree, Doctoral degreeStable80,190
English Language & Literature Teachers, PostsecondaryMaster's degree, Doctoral degreeStable80,190
Teaching Assistants, PostsecondaryMaster's degree, Doctoral degreeStable80,190
Self-Enrichment TeachersMaster's degree, Doctoral degreeStable80,190
Fabric & Apparel PatternmakersBachelor's degree, Some collegeStable79,450
Fashion DesignersBachelor's degree, Some collegeStable79,450
Model Makers, Metal & PlasticBachelor's degree, Some collegeStable79,450
Education Teachers, PostsecondaryMaster's degree, Doctoral degreeStable77,800
Library Science Teachers, PostsecondaryMaster's degree, Doctoral degreeStable77,800
Political Science Teachers, PostsecondaryMaster's degree, Doctoral degreeStable77,800
Sociology Teachers, PostsecondaryMaster's degree, Doctoral degreeStable77,800
Architectural & Civil DraftersBachelor's degree, Associate's degreeStable73,720
Electrical & Electronic Engineering Technologists & TechniciansBachelor's degree, Associate's degreeStable73,720
Electronics EngineersBachelor's degree, Associate's degreeStable73,720
Mechanical DraftersBachelor's degree, Associate's degreeStable73,720
Audio & Video TechniciansAssociate's degree, High school diploma/GEDDeclining68,810
Broadcast TechniciansAssociate's degree, High school diploma/GEDDeclining68,810
Commercial & Industrial DesignersAssociate's degree, Bachelor's degreeDeclining68,510
Layout Workers, Metal & PlasticAssociate's degree, Bachelor's degreeDeclining68,510
Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, & English as a Second Language InstructorsBachelor's degree, Master's degreeDeclining64,580
Elementary School TeachersBachelor's degree, Master's degreeDeclining64,580
Middle School TeachersBachelor's degree, Master's degreeDeclining64,580
Special Education Teachers, Elementary SchoolBachelor's degree, Master's degreeDeclining64,580
TutorsBachelor's degree, Master's degreeDeclining64,580
Musicians & SingersMaster's degree, Bachelor's degreeStable63,670
Anthropology & Archeology Teachers, PostsecondaryMaster's degree, Doctoral degreeRising61,770
ArchivistsMaster's degree, Doctoral degreeRising61,770
Librarians & Media Collections SpecialistsMaster's degree, Doctoral degreeRising61,770
Museum Technicians & ConservatorsMaster's degree, Doctoral degreeRising61,770
CuratorsMaster's degreeRising61,570
Document Management SpecialistsMaster's degreeRising61,570
HistoriansMaster's degreeRising61,570
Desktop PublishersBachelor's degree, High school diploma/GEDStable61,300
Web & Digital Interface DesignersBachelor's degree, High school diploma/GEDStable61,300
Art DirectorsSome college, Bachelor's degreeStable60,560
Craft ArtistsSome college, Bachelor's degreeStable60,560
Set & Exhibit DesignersSome college, Bachelor's degreeStable60,560
ActorsHigh school diploma/GED, Certificate after high schoolStable55,600
DancersHigh school diploma/GED, Certificate after high schoolStable55,600
Music Directors & ComposersHigh school diploma/GED, Certificate after high schoolStable55,600
Forest & Conservation TechniciansMaster's degree, Bachelor's degreeRising47,460
News Analysts, Reporters, & JournalistsBachelor's degreeDeclining45,680

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