Arts, Media, & Entertainment

The Arts, Media, and Entertainment Pathway explores and expands artistic interests as students develop creative and critical thinking, inspire change, and transform culture. Creators combine their passion with industry-level skills to pursue further education or begin sustainable careers

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Technical TheatreAssociate in Arts- n/a
Web DesignCertificate of Achievement- n/a
Theatre Arts: ActingAssociate in Arts- n/a
DesignCertificate of Achievement- n/a
Media ArtsAssociate in Science- n/a
Digital Public RelationsCertificate of Achievement- n/a
UI/UX Design BasicsCertificate of Achievement- n/a
ArtAssociate in Arts- n/a
Music TechnologyCertificate of Achievement- n/a
DesignAssociate in Science- n/a
Screen Printing for Textiles Level INoncredit Certificate- n/a
FTMA: EditingCertificate of Achievement- n/a
Media ArtsCertificate of Achievement- n/a
Vinyl Cutting and Printing Level INoncredit Certificate- n/a
Theatre Arts: DirectingCertificate of Achievement- n/a
Studio LightingCertificate of Achievement- n/a
Theatre ArtsAssociate in Arts for Transfer- n/a
MusicAssociate in Arts for Transfer- n/a
DanceAssociate in Arts- n/a
FTMA: AudioCertificate of Achievement- n/a
Game DesignAssociate in Science- n/a
Design FundamentalsCertificate of Achievement- n/a
FTMA: FilmCertificate of Achievement- n/a
Dance ArtsCertificate of Achievement- n/a
JournalismAssociate in Arts for Transfer- n/a
Theatre Arts: ActingCertificate of Achievement- n/a
Art HistoryAssociate in Arts for Transfer- n/a
Laser Cutting and Engraving Level INoncredit Certificate- n/a
Studio ArtsAssociate in Arts for Transfer- n/a
Technical Theatre: Stage ManagementNoncredit Certificate- n/a
Technical TheatreCertificate of Achievement- n/a
FTMA: DirectingCertificate of Achievement- n/a
FTMA: TelevisionCertificate of Achievement- n/a
Film Television Media ArtsAssociate in Arts- n/a
Technical Theatre: Audio ProductionNoncredit Certificate- n/a
Digital FabricationCertificate of Achievement- n/a
Technical Theatre: Lighting for ProductionNoncredit Certificate- n/a
SongwritingCertificate of Achievement- n/a
Film StudiesAssociate in Arts- n/a
PhotographyAssociate in Science- n/a
FTMA: ScreenwritingCertificate of Achievement- n/a
Web Design BasicsCertificate of Achievement- n/a
PhotographyCertificate of Achievement- n/a
Digital EffectsCertificate of Achievement- n/a
Film, Television, and Electronic MediaAssociate in Science for Transfer- n/a
Game DesignCertificate of Achievement- 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.

  • Appraisers of Personal and Business Property

    • Job growth: Stable
    • Low salary:
    • High salary:
    • Average salary:
    Stable Job Growth $ Average Salary $ $

  • Archivists

    Master's degree

    • Job growth: Rising
    • Low salary: 39,330
    • High salary: 104,780
    • Average salary: 61570
    Rising Job Growth $ 61,570 Average Salary $39,330 $104,780

  • Audio and Video Technicians

    Bachelor's degree, High school diploma/GED

    • Job growth: Stable
    • Low salary: 35,290
    • High salary: 98,190
    • Average salary: 54830
    Stable Job Growth $ 54,830 Average Salary $35,290 $98,190

All Careers in Arts, Media, & Entertainment (127)

Marketing ManagersBachelor's degree, Master's degreeRising161,030
Computer Hardware EngineersBachelor's degree, Master's degreeRising155,020
Public Relations Managers- n/aRising138,520
Brownfield Redevelopment Specialists and Site ManagersBachelor's degreeRising136,550
Compliance ManagersBachelor's degree, Master's degreeRising136,550
Loss Prevention ManagersBachelor's degree, High school diploma/GEDRising136,550
Managers, All Other- n/a- n/a136,550
Regulatory Affairs ManagersBachelor's degree, Master's degreeRising136,550
Wind Energy Development ManagersBachelor's degree, Associate's degreeRising136,550
Wind Energy Operations ManagersAssociate's degree, Bachelor's degreeRising136,550
Software Developers- n/aRising133,080
Fundraising Managers- n/aRising123,480
Geothermal Production ManagersSome college, Certificate after high schoolStable121,440
Hydroelectric Production ManagersCertificate after high school, Associate's degreeStable121,440
Energy EngineersBachelor's degree, Certificate after collegeStable117,750
Photonics EngineersBachelor's degree, Master's degreeStable117,750
Solar Energy Systems EngineersBachelor's degree, Certificate after high schoolStable117,750
Wind Energy EngineersBachelor's degree, Master's degreeStable117,750
Clinical Data ManagersBachelor's degreeRising112,590
Art DirectorsBachelor's degreeStable111,040
Computer Systems Engineers/ArchitectsCertificate after high school, Associate's degreeRising108,970
Penetration Testers- n/aRising108,970
Document Management SpecialistsBachelor's degree, Master's degreeRising108,970
Web AdministratorsBachelor's degree, Some collegeRising108,970
Information Technology Project ManagersBachelor's degree, Associate's degreeRising108,970
Engineering Teachers, PostsecondaryDoctoral degree, Post-doctoral trainingRising106,120
Financial Risk Specialists- n/aRising106,000
Security Managers- n/aStable104,690
Database AdministratorsBachelor's degreeRising104,620
Environmental EngineersBachelor's degree, Master's degreeRising104,170
Computer Systems AnalystsAssociate's degree, Bachelor's degreeRising103,790
Software Quality Assurance Analysts and TestersBachelor's degree, Associate's degreeRising102,610
Architecture Teachers, PostsecondaryDoctoral degree, Professional degreeStable101,480
Management AnalystsBachelor's degree, Master's degreeRising101,190
Validation EngineersBachelor's degreeRising101,140
Project Management Specialists- n/aRising100,750
Special Effects Artists and AnimatorsBachelor's degree, Some collegeStable99,800
Special Effects Artists & AnimatorsBachelor's degree, Some collegeStable99,800
Web and Digital Interface Designers- n/aRising98,090
Video Game DesignersBachelor's degree, High school diploma/GEDRising98,090
Web & Digital Interface Designers- n/aRising98,090
Agents & Business Managers of Artists, Performers, & AthletesBachelor's degree, High school diploma/GEDRising96,310
Anthropology & Archeology Teachers, PostsecondaryDoctoral degreeStable95,770
Political Science Teachers, PostsecondaryDoctoral degreeStable94,680
Technical WritersAssociate's degree, Bachelor's degreeStable91,670
Web DevelopersBachelor's degree, Certificate after high schoolRising90,930
Area, Ethnic, & Cultural Studies Teachers, PostsecondaryDoctoral degree, Master's degreeStable84,290
Media Programming DirectorsBachelor's degree, High school diploma/GEDRising83,480
Media Technical Directors/ManagersBachelor's degreeRising83,480
Producers and DirectorsBachelor's degree, High school diploma/GEDRising83,480
Talent DirectorsBachelor's degree, Associate's degreeRising83,480
Producers & DirectorsBachelor's degree, High school diploma/GEDRising83,480
Electrical & Electronics Installers & Repairers, Transportation EquipmentCertificate after high school, High school diploma/GEDRising82,730
Sociology Teachers, PostsecondaryDoctoral degree, Master's degreeStable82,540
Avionics TechniciansCertificate after high school, High school diploma/GEDRising81,390
Security Management Specialists- n/aRising81,270
Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, PostsecondaryMaster's degree, Doctoral degreeStable80,190
Environmental Restoration PlannersBachelor's degree, Master's degreeRising80,060
Environmental Scientists & Specialists, Including HealthBachelor's degree, High school diploma/GEDRising80,060
Aerospace Engineering & Operations Technologists & TechniciansCertificate after high school, Associate's degreeRising79,830
Commercial & Industrial DesignersBachelor's degree, Some collegeStable79,450
Library Science Teachers, PostsecondaryDoctoral degree, Master's degreeStable78,630
Compliance Officers- n/aStable78,420
Environmental Compliance InspectorsBachelor's degree, Associate's degreeStable78,420
Regulatory Affairs SpecialistsBachelor's degreeStable78,420
Social & Community Service ManagersBachelor's degree, Master's degreeRising78,240
Communications Teachers, PostsecondaryMaster's degree, Doctoral degreeStable77,800
Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other- n/a- n/a77,390
Non-Destructive Testing SpecialistsHigh school diploma/GEDStable77,390
Photonics TechniciansAssociate's degree, High school diploma/GEDStable77,390
Electrical & Electronic Engineering Technologists & Technicians- n/aStable77,180
Market Research Analysts & Marketing SpecialistsBachelor's degree, Master's degreeRising76,950
Search Marketing StrategistsBachelor's degree, Associate's degreeRising76,950
Historians- n/aRising74,050
Real Estate BrokersBachelor's degree, Some collegeDeclining72,280
Poets, Lyricists and Creative WritersBachelor's degree, Some collegeStable72,270
Writers and AuthorsBachelor's degree, Some collegeStable72,270
Poets, Lyricists & Creative WritersBachelor's degree, Some collegeStable72,270
Writers & AuthorsBachelor's degree, Some collegeStable72,270
Education Teachers, PostsecondaryDoctoral degreeStable72,090
Film and Video EditorsBachelor's degree, Associate's degreeStable70,980
Film & Video EditorsBachelor's degree, Associate's degreeStable70,980
Public Relations SpecialistsBachelor's degreeRising69,780
Conservation ScientistsBachelor's degree, Master's degreeRising67,950
Property, Real Estate, & Community Association ManagersBachelor's degree, High school diploma/GEDStable66,700
FundraisersBachelor's degreeRising66,490
Sound Engineering Technicians- n/aDeclining66,430
Set and Exhibit DesignersBachelor's degree, Master's degreeStable66,280
Set & Exhibit DesignersBachelor's degree, Master's degreeStable66,280
Calibration Technologists & Technicians- n/aRising65,040
Librarians & Media Collections SpecialistsMaster's degreeStable64,320
Music Directors and ComposersMaster's degree, Bachelor's degreeStable63,670
Music Directors & ComposersMaster's degree, Bachelor's degreeStable63,670
Interior DesignersBachelor's degreeStable63,490
Wind Turbine Service TechniciansCertificate after high school, High school diploma/GEDRising62,580
ElectriciansCertificate after high school, High school diploma/GEDRising62,350
CuratorsMaster's degree, Doctoral degreeRising61,770
ArchivistsMaster's degreeRising61,570
Graphic DesignersBachelor's degree, High school diploma/GEDStable61,300
Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and IllustratorsSome college, Bachelor's degreeStable60,560
Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, & IllustratorsSome college, Bachelor's degreeStable60,560
Meeting, Convention, & Event PlannersBachelor's degree, Some collegeRising59,440
Real Estate Sales AgentsHigh school diploma/GED, Certificate after high schoolDeclining56,320
ChoreographersHigh school diploma/GED, Certificate after high schoolStable55,600
Audio and Video TechniciansBachelor's degree, High school diploma/GEDStable54,830
Audio & Video TechniciansBachelor's degree, High school diploma/GEDStable54,830
Desktop PublishersHigh school diploma/GED, Bachelor's degreeDeclining53,620
Model Makers, WoodCertificate after high school, No high school diploma/GEDDeclining51,850
Environmental Science & Protection Technicians, Including HealthBachelor's degree, Associate's degreeRising49,490
Jewelers & Precious Stone & Metal Workers- n/aDeclining49,140
Museum Technicians and ConservatorsMaster's degree, Bachelor's degreeRising47,460
Self-Enrichment TeachersMaster's degree, Certificate after high schoolStable45,590
Teaching Assistants, PostsecondaryBachelor's degree, Master's degreeStable44,930
Photographers- n/aStable42,520
Etchers & EngraversHigh school diploma/GED, No high school diploma/GEDDeclining40,450
Photographic Process Workers & Processing Machine OperatorsHigh school diploma/GEDDeclining40,100
Sewers, HandNo high school diploma/GED, High school diploma/GEDDeclining33,760
Disc Jockeys, Except Radio- n/aStable
DancersHigh school diploma/GED, No high school diploma/GEDRising
ActorsNo high school diploma/GED, Bachelor's degreeStable
Appraisers & Assessors of Real Estate- n/aStable
Appraisers of Personal and Business Property- n/aStable
Artists and Related Workers, All Other- n/a- n/a
Electrical & Electronic Equipment AssemblersHigh school diploma/GED, No high school diploma/GEDRising
Entertainers and Performers, Sports and Related Workers, All Other- n/a- n/a
Media and Communication Workers, All Other- n/a- n/a
Postsecondary Teachers, All Other- n/a- n/a

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