by our College Data Analytics TeamIn the latest year, 2 U.S. colleges awarded 99 degrees and certificates in Arts and Entertainment Law. Graduates earn a median $78,306 one year after completing, rising to $107,082 after four years.
A major in Arts and Entertainment Law explores An Advanced, Professional Study Of The Law, Policies, And Regulations Affecting The Sports, Fashion, Entertainment, Arts, And Media Industries. Examples: [Entertainment, Arts, And Sports Law], [Fashion Law], [Gaming Law And Regulation], [Sports Law], [Title Ix Compliance].
Source: IPEDS 2025; College Scorecard July 2026; BLS; O*NET; College Factual rankings. Data as of: July 2026.
In the U.S., arts and entertainment law is a popular field of study, with 99 degrees awarded annually. 2 colleges award arts and entertainment law degrees, an average of 50 graduates per school; the largest program awarded 98.
All 99 of the awards are master’s degrees, the only level colleges reported.
Women earned 66% of arts and entertainment law degrees and certificates in the latest year (65 of 99). The largest groups of graduates by race and ethnicity are White (17) and Asian (14), and international students earned 54.
O*NET rates Speaking the most important skill for jobs related to arts and entertainment law, at 4.6 out of 5. The key knowledge areas are Law and Government, English Language and Education and Training. The most important abilities are Oral Expression, Written Comprehension and Oral Comprehension.
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How long an arts and entertainment law degree takes:
| Degree | Typical Program Length | Graduates Annually |
|---|---|---|
| Master’s Degree | 1-3 years | 99 |
First professional degree is the most common level of education among workers in jobs related to arts and entertainment law, at 43.2%.
| Level of Education | Percentage of Workers |
|---|---|
| First professional degree | 43.2% |
| Doctoral degree | 40.6% |
| Master’s degree | 13.5% |
| Post-master’s certificate | 1.8% |
| Associate’s degree (or other 2-year) | 0.9% |
Source: O*NET Online.
2 occupations are related to Arts and Entertainment Law, with an average median salary of $82,454; the strongest outlook belongs to Lawyers, at 2.6% projected job growth. Typical job titles include Assistant Professor, Law Adjunct Professor, Contracts Law Professor and Law Lecturer.
The occupation related to arts and entertainment law with the most projected jobs is Law Teachers, Postsecondary, at 1,017,747.
| Occupation | Projected Jobs | Expected Growth |
|---|---|---|
| Law Teachers, Postsecondary | 1,017,747 | -2.9% |
| Lawyers | 155,305 | 2.6% |
Arts and Entertainment Law graduates earn a median $78,306 one year after completing their program, $107,082 after four years and $107,285 after five years, according to the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.
| Years Out | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $78,306 |
| 4 years | $107,082 |
| 5 years | $107,285 |
Source: College Scorecard.
The same occupation is also the highest-paying one related to arts and entertainment law, with a median salary of $91,726.
| Occupation | Median Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Law Teachers, Postsecondary | $91,726 |
| Lawyers | $73,181 |
Arts and Entertainment Law has 19 similar majors in the Legal Professions field, which together award 12,079 degrees a year; the largest are Advanced Legal Research/Studies, General (5,066), Legal Research and Advanced Professional Studies, Other (1,551) and Programs for Foreign Lawyers (1,380). Browse all Legal Professions majors or the full list of college majors.
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