by our College Data Analytics TeamIn the latest year, 1 U.S. colleges awarded 6 degrees and certificates in Arts in Medicine/Health. Graduates earn a median $90,296 one year after completing, rising to $98,461 after four years.
A degree in Arts in Medicine/Health explores A Program That Focuses On The Design, Implementation, And Management Of Programs That Use The Visual And Performing Arts In Support Of Health And Wellness Among Diverse Individuals And Communities. Includes Instruction In Dance, Literary Arts, Music, Theatre, Healthcare Systems, Program Administration, And Public Health. Examples: [Theatre For Health], [Visual Arts In Medicine], [Dance In Medicine], [Music In Medicine], [Arts And Health], [Arts In Healthcare], [Arts In Public Health].
Source: IPEDS 2025; College Scorecard July 2026; BLS; O*NET; College Factual rankings. Data as of: July 2026.
Across the country, arts in medicine/health draws strong interest, with 6 degrees awarded annually. 1 colleges award arts in medicine/health degrees, an average of 6 graduates per school; the largest program awarded 6.
All 6 of the awards are master’s degrees, the only level colleges reported.
Women earned 100% of arts in medicine/health degrees and certificates in the latest year (6 of 6). The largest groups of graduates by race and ethnicity are White (3) and Black or African American (2).
O*NET rates Speaking the most important skill for jobs related to arts in medicine/health, at 4.1 out of 5. The key knowledge areas are Customer and Personal Service, Administration and Management and English Language. The most important abilities are Oral Comprehension, Oral Expression and Written Comprehension.
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How long an arts in medicine/health degree takes:
| Degree | Typical Program Length | Graduates Annually |
|---|---|---|
| Master’s Degree | 1-3 years | 6 |
Bachelor’s degree is the most common level of education among workers in jobs related to arts in medicine/health, at 48.7%.
| Level of Education | Percentage of Workers |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s degree | 48.7% |
| Master’s degree | 18.9% |
| Associate’s degree (or other 2-year) | 15.6% |
| High school diploma or equivalent | 5.2% |
| Postsecondary certificate | 4.2% |
| Some college courses | 3.2% |
| First professional degree | 2.1% |
| Post-doctoral training | 2.1% |
Source: O*NET Online.
2 occupations are related to Arts in Medicine/Health, with an average median salary of $101,729; the strongest outlook belongs to Community Health Workers, at 13.4% projected job growth. Typical job titles include Medical Office Coordinator, Nursing Services Administrator, Care Coordinator and Cancer Center Director.
The occupation related to arts in medicine/health with the most projected jobs is Medical and Health Services Managers, at 419,330.
| Occupation | Projected Jobs | Expected Growth |
|---|---|---|
| Medical and Health Services Managers | 419,330 | 8.8% |
| Community Health Workers | 300,538 | 13.4% |
Arts in Medicine/Health graduates earn a median $90,296 one year after completing their program, $98,461 after four years and $100,667 after five years, according to the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.
| Years Out | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $90,296 |
| 4 years | $98,461 |
| 5 years | $100,667 |
Source: College Scorecard.
The same occupation is also the highest-paying one related to arts in medicine/health, with a median salary of $129,557.
| Occupation | Median Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Medical and Health Services Managers | $129,557 |
| Community Health Workers | $73,901 |
Arts in Medicine/Health has 5 similar majors in the Health Professions field, which together award 5,483 degrees a year; the largest are Nursing Education (3,970), Bioethics/Medical Ethics (813) and Medical/Health Humanities (421). Browse all Health Professions majors or the full list of college majors.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Nursing Education | 3,970 |
| Bioethics/Medical Ethics | 813 |
| Medical/Health Humanities | 421 |
| Health Professions Education | 141 |
| Health Professions Education, Ethics, and Humanities, Other | 138 |
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