Alumni + Outcomes – The Visual & Performing Arts

Careers in the Creative Sector

According to a May 2023 article in Forbes, “G20 Insights predicts that the creative economy could account for 10% of global GDP by 2030, and Deloitte believes we will see up to 40% growth in creative sectors by 2030.” The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics tracks national median salaries and expected job growth in various fields over the next decade.

Here’s a look at some jobs in the creative sector:

Graphic Designers

Median annual salary:

$57,990

Projected job growth 2022-2032:

13%

average for all occupations

Interior Designers

Median annual salary:

$61,590

Projected job growth 2022-2032:

average for all occupations

Art Director

Median annual salary:

$105,180

Projected job growth 2022-2032:

faster than average for all occupations

Note: This leadership role typically requires a minimum of five years of job experience.

Postsecondary Art, Drama, and Music Teachers

Median annual salary:

$77,280

Projected job growth 2022-2032:

Not available from U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics

Note: Salaries vary by type of setting. See the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics website for more detail.