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Top Careers in Arts, Design, and Humanities

Do you feel the need to express yourself artistically? Do you get satisfaction out of performing tasks that require creative thinking? Then a career in arts, design, and humanities is for you. From graphic design to sociology to acting, exciting opportunities emerge with each new technology and medium.

Education is an important factor in ensuring success in one of these fields. If you think pursuing a career in the arts is not practical, you will be pleasantly surprised to discover there are many well-paying jobs in high demand in these fields. In fact, the field of graphic design is projected to grow up to 17% in the next few years. And technical writers earn a median annual wage of more than $60,000.

Is Arts, Design, and Humanities Right For You?

Arts, Design, and Humanities jobs require effective visual, oral or written communication and analysis skills, and the ability to think creatively. In order to narrow down exactly what arts, design, or humanities job is for you, take our personality test.

Arts, Design and Humanities Facts and Figures
(from the Bureau of Labor Statistics)
Sociologist
Average Hourly Average Annual
$32.37 $67,330
Technical Writer
Average Hourly Average Annual
$30.18 $62,780
Animator
Average Hourly Average Annual
$29.33 $61,010
Editor
Average Hourly Average Annual
$26.45 $55,020
Web Designer
Average Hourly Average Annual
$23.46 $48,790
Graphic Designer
Average Hourly Average Annual
$21.80 $45,340

Source: May 2007 National Occupational Employment and Wage Estimates, Department of Labor
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