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.
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 |
This is an offer for educational opportunities that may lead to employment and not an offer for nor a guarantee of employment. Please consult with a representative from the school you select to learn more about career opportunities in that field.
