Arts, Media, and Design

Want to bring artistic expression to life? Want to perform onstage or on screen? Or want to draw, design, choreograph, film, photograph, edit, or use technology to create media, architecture, fashion, arts, interior design for the next generation? If so, then you’ve found the right Learning and Career Pathway. Check out the degrees and certificates in the Arts, Media and Design Pathway.

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Three-Dimensional Arts: SculptureAssociate in Arts- n/a
Graphic CommunicationsAssociate in Science- n/a
Interior DesignAssociate in Science- n/a
Basic DanceCertificate of Achievement- n/a
Cinema StudiesAssociate in Arts- n/a
Dance: Emphasis in World DanceCertificate of Achievement- n/a
Fashion DesignCertificate of Achievement- n/a
MusicAssociate in Arts- n/a
Digital VideoCertificate of Achievement- n/a
ArchaeologyAssociate in Arts- n/a
Fire AcademyCertificate of Achievement- n/a
Mechanical Engineering Drafting and Design TechnologyAssociate in Science- n/a
AutoCAD Drafting and DesignCertificate of Achievement- n/a
University Studies: Emphasis in Arts and HumanitiesAssociate in Arts- n/a
Digital MediaProficiency Award- n/a
Radio and TelevisionAssociate in Arts- n/a
ArchitectureAssociate in Science- n/a
Graphic CommunicationsCertificate of Achievement- n/a
Radio and TelevisionCertificate of Achievement- n/a
Architectural Building Information Modeling, B.I.MCertificate of Achievement- n/a
Web Designer ICertificate of Achievement- n/a
Fashion MerchandisingAssociate in Science- n/a
PhotographyAssociate in Arts- n/a
Multimedia DesignCertificate of Achievement- n/a
Interactive Media Design: Emphasis in 3D Modeling and AnimationCertificate of Achievement- n/a
Film, Television, and Electronic MediaAssociate in Science for Transfer- n/a
Public RelationsCertificate of Achievement- n/a
ArchitectureCertificate of Achievement- n/a
Fashion: Visual MerchandisingAssociate in Science- n/a
Fashion DesignAssociate in Science- n/a
JournalismAssociate in Arts for Transfer- n/a
Mechanical Engineering Drafting and Design TechnologyCertificate of Achievement- n/a
Commercial PhotographyProficiency Award- n/a
General Studies: Emphasis in Arts and HumanitiesAssociate in Arts- n/a
Graphic DesignAssociate in Science- n/a
Dance: Emphasis in Euro-Western DanceAssociate in Arts- n/a
Electrical Engineering Drafting and Design TechnologyAssociate in Science- n/a
Theatre ArtsAssociate in Arts for Transfer- n/a
Cinema StudiesCertificate of Achievement- n/a
Digital VideoAssociate in Science- n/a
Dance: Emphasis in World DanceAssociate in Arts- n/a
Electrical Engineering Drafting and Design TechnologyCertificate of Achievement- n/a
Basic Police AcademyCertificate of Achievement- n/a
Basic Music SkillsProficiency Award- n/a
Three-Dimensional Arts: Jewelry and MetalsmithingAssociate in Arts- n/a
Architectural Building Information Modeling, B.I.MAssociate in Science- n/a
New Media Compositing, Authoring, and DistributionAssociate in Science- n/a
Drafting and Design CADD/CAM TechnologyAssociate in Science- n/a
IllustrationAssociate in Science- n/a
Studio ArtsAssociate in Arts for Transfer- n/a
Musical Theatre PreparationCertificate of Achievement- n/a
GlassblowingCertificate of Achievement- n/a
Dance: Emphasis in General DanceCertificate of Achievement- n/a
Drafting and Design CADD/CAM TechnologyCertificate of Achievement- n/a
Art HistoryAssociate in Arts for Transfer- n/a
Screen PrinterProficiency Award- n/a
MusicAssociate in Arts for Transfer- n/a
Screen PrintingCertificate of Achievement- n/a
Screen Printer ICertificate of Achievement- n/a
Three-Dimensional Arts: CeramicsAssociate in Arts- n/a
Three-Dimensional Arts: GlassAssociate in Arts- n/a
Interior DesignCertificate of Achievement- n/a
Graphic Designer ICertificate of Achievement- n/a
Pictorial Arts: PaintingAssociate in Arts- n/a
Fashion: Visual MerchandisingCertificate of Achievement- n/a
JournalismCertificate of Achievement- n/a
Screen PrintingAssociate in Science- n/a
Theatre ArtsAssociate in Arts- n/a
Interactive Media Design: Emphasis in 3D Modeling and AnimationAssociate in Science- n/a
Multimedia JournalismCertificate of Achievement- n/a
Digital ImagingAssociate in Science- n/a
Fashion MerchandisingCertificate of Achievement- n/a
Dance: Emphasis in General DanceAssociate in Arts- n/a
Multimedia DesignAssociate in Science- n/a
Dance: Emphasis in Euro-Western DanceCertificate of Achievement- n/a
Three-Dimensional Arts: CraftsAssociate in Arts- n/a
New Media Compositing, Authoring, and DistributionCertificate of Achievement- n/a
PhotographyCertificate of Achievement- n/a
Digital ArtsCertificate of Proficiency- n/a
Digital ImagingCertificate of Achievement- n/a
Communication Studies 2.0Associate in Arts for Transfer- n/a
Multimedia Production ICertificate of Achievement- n/a
Drone Operator I – Getting Started with Drone OperationsCertificate of Completion (Noncredit)
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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.

  • Anthropologists and Archeologists

    Doctoral degree, Master's degree

    • Job growth: Rising
    • Low salary: 44,510
    • High salary: 104,510
    • Average salary: 64910
    Rising Job Growth $ 64,910 Average Salary $44,510 $104,510

  • Advertising and Promotions Managers

    Bachelor's degree

    • Job growth: Declining
    • Low salary: 63,000
    • High salary: 0
    • Average salary: 126960
    Declining Job Growth $ 126,960 Average Salary $63,000 $0

  • Firefighters

    High school diploma/GED, Certificate after high school

    • Job growth: Stable
    • Low salary: 34,490
    • High salary: 101,330
    • Average salary: 59530
    Stable Job Growth $ 59,530 Average Salary $34,490 $101,330

All Careers in Arts, Media, and Design (98)

Architectural and Engineering ManagersBachelor's degree, Master's degreeRising167,740
Biofuels/Biodiesel Technology and Product Development ManagersBachelor's degree, Master's degreeRising167,740
Marketing ManagersBachelor's degree, Master's degreeRising161,030
Public Relations Managers- n/aRising138,520
Brownfield Redevelopment Specialists and Site ManagersBachelor's degreeRising136,550
Loss Prevention ManagersBachelor's degree, High school diploma/GEDRising136,550
Compliance ManagersBachelor's degree, Master's degreeRising136,550
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
Advertising and Promotions ManagersBachelor's degreeDeclining126,960
Fundraising Managers- n/aRising123,480
Art DirectorsBachelor's degreeStable111,040
First-Line Supervisors of Police and DetectivesHigh school diploma/GED, Some collegeStable105,980
Architecture Teachers, PostsecondaryDoctoral degree, Professional degreeStable101,480
Special Effects Artists and AnimatorsBachelor's degree, Some collegeStable99,800
Computer ProgrammersBachelor's degreeDeclining98,670
Video Game DesignersBachelor's degree, High school diploma/GEDRising98,090
Web and Digital Interface Designers- n/aRising98,090
Architects, Except Landscape and NavalBachelor's degree, Master's degreeRising96,690
Anthropology and Archeology Teachers, PostsecondaryDoctoral degreeStable95,770
Detectives and Criminal InvestigatorsHigh school diploma/GED, Associate's degreeDeclining93,580
Intelligence AnalystsBachelor's degree, Master's degreeDeclining93,580
Police Identification and Records OfficersAssociate's degree, Bachelor's degreeDeclining93,580
First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention WorkersHigh school diploma/GED, Associate's degreeStable92,430
Web DevelopersBachelor's degree, Certificate after high schoolRising90,930
Emergency Management DirectorsBachelor's degree, Master's degreeStable86,130
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
Fashion DesignersBachelor's degree, Associate's degreeStable80,690
Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, PostsecondaryMaster's degree, Doctoral degreeStable80,190
Landscape ArchitectsBachelor's degree, Master's degreeStable79,660
Commercial and Industrial DesignersBachelor's degree, Some collegeStable79,450
Fire Inspectors and InvestigatorsCertificate after high school, Some collegeStable78,060
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
Market Research Analysts and Marketing SpecialistsBachelor's degree, Master's degreeRising76,950
Search Marketing StrategistsBachelor's degree, Associate's degreeRising76,950
Customs and Border Protection OfficersHigh school diploma/GED, Bachelor's degreeStable76,290
Police and Sheriff's Patrol OfficersHigh school diploma/GED, Certificate after high schoolStable76,290
EditorsBachelor's degree, Master's degreeDeclining75,260
Electrical and Electronics DraftersBachelor's degree, Associate's degreeStable73,720
Poets, Lyricists and Creative WritersBachelor's degree, Some collegeStable72,270
Writers and AuthorsBachelor's degree, Some collegeStable72,270
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Teachers, PostsecondaryMaster's degree, Doctoral degreeStable71,470
Film and Video EditorsBachelor's degree, Associate's degreeStable70,980
Public Relations SpecialistsBachelor's degreeRising69,780
Camera Operators, Television, Video, and FilmAssociate's degree, High school diploma/GEDDeclining68,810
Mechanical DraftersAssociate's degree, Bachelor's degreeDeclining68,510
Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific ProductsHigh school diploma/GED, Bachelor's degreeRising66,780
FundraisersBachelor's degreeRising66,490
Set and Exhibit DesignersBachelor's degree, Master's degreeStable66,280
Anthropologists and ArcheologistsDoctoral degree, Master's degreeRising64,910
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical EducationBachelor's degree, Master's degreeDeclining64,580
Architectural and Civil Drafters- n/aDeclining64,280
Civil Engineering Technologists and TechniciansCertificate after high school, Some collegeDeclining64,200
Music Directors and ComposersMaster's degree, Bachelor's degreeStable63,670
Interior DesignersBachelor's degreeStable63,490
CuratorsMaster's degree, Doctoral degreeRising61,770
ArchivistsMaster's degreeRising61,570
Career/Technical Education Teachers, PostsecondaryAssociate's degree, Bachelor's degreeDeclining61,490
Graphic DesignersBachelor's degree, High school diploma/GEDStable61,300
Lighting Technicians- n/aDeclining60,560
Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and IllustratorsSome college, Bachelor's degreeStable60,560
News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists- n/aDeclining60,280
FirefightersHigh school diploma/GED, Certificate after high schoolStable59,530
BailiffsHigh school diploma/GED, Associate's degreeDeclining57,050
ChoreographersHigh school diploma/GED, Certificate after high schoolStable55,600
Audio and Video TechniciansBachelor's degree, High school diploma/GEDStable54,830
Broadcast TechniciansAssociate's degree, Some collegeDeclining53,920
Desktop PublishersHigh school diploma/GED, Bachelor's degreeDeclining53,620
Forest Fire Inspectors and Prevention SpecialistsHigh school diploma/GED, Bachelor's degreeRising52,380
Private Detectives and InvestigatorsBachelor's degree, High school diploma/GEDStable52,370
Proofreaders and Copy MarkersBachelor's degree, Associate's degreeDeclining49,210
Gem and Diamond WorkersHigh school diploma/GED, Bachelor's degreeDeclining49,140
Jewelers and Precious Stone and Metal Workers- n/aDeclining49,140
Museum Technicians and ConservatorsMaster's degree, Bachelor's degreeRising47,460
Prepress Technicians and WorkersHigh school diploma/GED, Associate's degreeDeclining47,300
Broadcast Announcers and Radio Disc JockeysBachelor's degreeDeclining45,680
Photographers- n/aStable42,520
Craft Artists- n/aDeclining38,480
ActorsNo high school diploma/GED, Bachelor's degreeStable
DancersHigh school diploma/GED, No high school diploma/GEDRising
Musicians and Singers- n/aDeclining
Appraisers of Personal and Business Property- n/aStable
Artists and Related Workers, All Other- n/a- n/a
Designers, All Other- n/a- n/a
Drafters, All Other- n/a- n/a
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
Tour Guides and EscortsAssociate's degree, Bachelor's degreeRising
Wholesale and Retail Buyers, Except Farm ProductsBachelor's degree, High school diploma/GEDRising

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