# Arts and Entertainment Management (bachelor's degree)

CIP 50.10. Page: https://educationguide.com/degrees/arts-and-entertainment-management

## Earnings
- Graduates 4 years after finishing: median $49,176 across 40 colleges (middle half $42,983–$53,893); median federal debt $25,726
- All workers ages 25-34 with a bachelor's in Drama And Theater Arts: median $42,640 (all bachelor's $62,049; high school $35,638; Census ACS 2020-2024)

## Jobs graduates hold (ages 25-34)
| Job | Share | U.S. median wage | Growth 2025-35 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other Managers | 4% | not reported | — |
| Elementary And Middle School Teachers | 3% | $64,170 | -0.4% |
| Customer Service Representatives | 3% | $44,770 | -5.3% |
| Producers And Directors | 3% | $90,360 | 4% |
| Waiters And Waitresses | 3% | $35,230 | 2% |
| Actors | 3% | not reported | 0% |
| Retail Salespersons | 2% | $35,410 | -0.3% |
| Other Teachers And Instructors | 2% | not reported | — |

## By state
| State | Graduates 4 yrs (colleges) | Ages 25-34 (respondents) |
|---|---|---|
| CA | — | $42,640 (670) |
| FL | — | $41,979 (154) |
| GA | — | $44,688 (107) |
| IL | — | $44,688 (254) |
| MA | $42,983 (3) | — |
| NC | $42,920 (3) | — |
| NY | $53,710 (9) | $45,805 (632) |
| TN | $49,184 (3) | — |
| TX | — | $46,437 (179) |

## Top colleges by graduate earnings (published states)
1. University of Southern California (CA): $63,353
2. University of Central Florida (FL): $59,649
3. Florida Atlantic University (FL): $37,374

Method: https://educationguide.com/how-we-score#degrees

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