Art Major
What does an art major do?
An art major studies a variety of creative paths that might include painting, sculpting, photography, and graphic design.
What types of jobs do art majors take after graduation?
There are a variety of career paths available to art majors, including:
- Web/Graphic designer
- Commercial Photographer
- Fine Art
- Media Arts/Animation
- Television & Film
- Art History
- Teaching
What degrees do art majors pursue?
Depending on your career path, you might pursue a Bachelor of Fine Arts (BA) or a Master’s of Fine Arts (MFA).
How much does an art program cost?
School costs vary widely, depending on the type of school you choose and what type of program you are pursing. You can find average school costs for public art colleges and private art colleges in our compare colleges section.
How do I pay for an art program?
Whether you are paying for an undergraduate or graduate art program, it’s important that you complete the FAFSA and review your financial aid options. You should start by trying to obtain college scholarships and college grants (free money) to pay for your art program. Then use federal student loans, such as the
Federal Stafford Loan. If free money and federal loans are not enough to pay for your art program, you can begin to research private student loans to cover the remainder of your school costs.
What is the average entry-level salary for art majors?
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, Median annual wages for graphic designers were $42,400 in May 20081. Median annual wages of salaried fine artists, including painters, sculptors, and illustrators, were $42,650.
An art major probably performs well in or enjoys the following subjects:
- Art History
- Creative courses, such as Painting, Photography or Sculpture