by our College Data Analytics TeamIn the latest year, 1 U.S. colleges awarded 711 degrees and certificates in Casino Dealing. Its 2 related occupations pay an average median salary of $34,275 a year.
A major in Casino Dealing involves the study of A Program Of Study That Prepares Individuals To Apply Technical Skills And Knowledge To Become Table Games Dealers In Casinos Or Other Recreational Settings. Includes Instruction In Dealing Techniques For Baccarat, Blackjack, Carnival Games, Craps, Poker, And Roulette.
Source: IPEDS 2025; College Scorecard July 2026; BLS; O*NET; College Factual rankings. Data as of: July 2026.
In the U.S., casino dealing draws strong interest, with 711 degrees awarded annually. 1 colleges award casino dealing degrees, an average of 711 graduates per school; the largest program awarded 711.
All 711 of the awards are master’s degrees, the only level colleges reported.
Women earned 64% of casino dealing degrees and certificates in the latest year (452 of 711). The largest groups of graduates by race and ethnicity are Black or African American (252) and Asian (216).
O*NET rates Speaking the most important skill for jobs related to casino dealing, at 3.5 out of 5. The key knowledge areas are Customer and Personal Service, Mathematics and English Language. The most important abilities are Oral Comprehension, Oral Expression and Speech Recognition.
Top skills, rated 0–5:
Top knowledge areas, rated 0–5:
How long a casino dealing degree takes:
| Degree | Typical Program Length | Graduates Annually |
|---|---|---|
| Master’s Degree | 1-3 years | 711 |
High school diploma or equivalent is the most common level of education among workers in jobs related to casino dealing, at 63.4%.
| Level of Education | Percentage of Workers |
|---|---|
| High school diploma or equivalent | 63.4% |
| Less than a high school diploma | 12.8% |
| Some college courses | 9.1% |
| Postsecondary certificate | 6.7% |
| Associate’s degree (or other 2-year) | 6.3% |
| Bachelor’s degree | 1.7% |
Source: O*NET Online.
2 occupations are related to Casino Dealing, with an average median salary of $34,275; the strongest outlook belongs to Gambling Dealers, at 13.8% projected job growth. Typical job titles include Roulette Dealer, Pai Gow Dealer, Dealer and Gaming Table Operator.
That occupation also has the most projected jobs of any related to casino dealing, at 509,670.
| Occupation | Projected Jobs | Expected Growth |
|---|---|---|
| Gambling Dealers | 509,670 | 13.8% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Gambling Services Workers | 166,753 | 2.8% |
The highest-paying occupation related to casino dealing is First-Line Supervisors of Gambling Services Workers, with a median salary of $38,996.
| Occupation | Median Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| First-Line Supervisors of Gambling Services Workers | $38,996 |
| Gambling Dealers | $29,554 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.