by our College Data Analytics TeamIn the latest year, 15 U.S. colleges awarded 518 degrees and certificates in Other Arts, Entertainment, & Media Management. Master’s degrees are the most popular award, at 46% of graduates. College Factual ranks 8 schools in its 2027 Best Other Arts, Entertainment, & Media Management Schools ranking and compares their cost in a Best Value ranking. Graduates earn a median $30,868 one year after completing, rising to $51,953 after four years.
A major in Other Arts, Entertainment, & Media Management covers Arts, Entertainment, And Media Management, Other. Any Instructional Program In Arts, Entertainment, And Media Management Not Listed Above.
Source: IPEDS 2025; College Scorecard July 2026; BLS; O*NET; College Factual rankings 2027. Data as of: July 2026.
In the U.S., other arts, entertainment, & media management draws strong interest, with 518 degrees awarded annually. 15 colleges award other arts, entertainment, & media management degrees, an average of 35 graduates per school; the largest program awarded 311.
By level, the 518 awards include 13 certificates, 51 associate degrees, 217 bachelor’s degrees and 237 master’s degrees.
Women earned 54% of other arts, entertainment, & media management degrees and certificates in the latest year (280 of 518). The largest groups of graduates by race and ethnicity are White (186) and Black or African American (115), and international students earned 6.
College Factual ranks 8 schools in its 2027 Best Other Arts, Entertainment, & Media Management Schools ranking, including 2 for associate degrees, 5 for bachelor’s degrees and 2 for master’s degrees. It also ranks other arts, entertainment, & media management schools within 4 states. In all, 15 colleges offer other arts, entertainment, & media management programs; compare them by degree level below or in the Best Value Other Arts, Entertainment, & Media Management Colleges ranking, which weighs quality against cost.
The most common other arts, entertainment, & media management credential is the master’s degree: 237 of the 518 awarded in the latest year. Jobs related to other arts, entertainment, & media management call most for Speaking, Reading Comprehension and Active Listening, and for knowledge of English Language, Education and Training and Administration and Management, according to O*NET. The most important abilities are Oral Expression, Written Comprehension and Written Expression.
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How long an other arts, entertainment, & media management degree takes:
| Degree | Typical Program Length | Graduates Annually |
|---|---|---|
| Certificate | Varies | 13 |
| Associate Degree | 2 years | 51 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 4 years | 217 |
| Master’s Degree | 1-3 years | 237 |
Bachelor’s degree is the most common level of education among workers in jobs related to other arts, entertainment, & media management, at 38.7%.
| Level of Education | Percentage of Workers |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s degree | 38.7% |
| Master’s degree | 27.6% |
| Doctoral degree | 14.2% |
| High school diploma or equivalent | 7.1% |
| Associate’s degree (or other 2-year) | 5.3% |
| Postsecondary certificate | 2.3% |
| Some college courses | 2.0% |
| Post-baccalaureate certificate | 1.7% |
| Post-master’s certificate | 0.9% |
| Less than a high school diploma | 0.1% |
Source: O*NET Online.
9 occupations are related to Other Arts, Entertainment, & Media Management, with an average median salary of $110,222; the strongest outlook belongs to Compliance Managers, at 13.0% projected job growth. Typical job titles include Piano Professor, Art Professor, Voice Professor and Fine Arts Teacher.
The occupation related to other arts, entertainment, & media management with the most projected jobs is Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary, at 1,074,154.
| Occupation | Projected Jobs | Expected Growth |
|---|---|---|
| Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary | 1,074,154 | 9.1% |
| Managers, All Other | 468,025 | 6.2% |
| Compliance Managers | 310,203 | 13.0% |
| Loss Prevention Managers | 265,210 | 2.2% |
| Agents and Business Managers of Artists, Performers, and Athletes | 241,360 | 10.8% |
| Regulatory Affairs Managers | 206,415 | 9.9% |
| Wind Energy Operations Managers | 128,884 | 5.2% |
| Wind Energy Development Managers | 107,541 | 10.1% |
Other Arts, Entertainment, & Media Management graduates earn a median $30,868 one year after completing their program, $51,953 after four years and $46,688 after five years, according to the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.
| Years Out | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $30,868 |
| 4 years | $51,953 |
| 5 years | $46,688 |
Source: College Scorecard.
The highest-paying occupation related to other arts, entertainment, & media management is Wind Energy Development Managers, with a median salary of $169,952.
| Occupation | Median Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Wind Energy Development Managers | $169,952 |
| Loss Prevention Managers | $165,723 |
| Wind Energy Operations Managers | $122,567 |
| Compliance Managers | $117,178 |
| Brownfield Redevelopment Specialists and Site Managers | $99,321 |
| Agents and Business Managers of Artists, Performers, and Athletes | $96,762 |
| Managers, All Other | $95,684 |
| Regulatory Affairs Managers | $77,828 |
Other Arts, Entertainment, & Media Management has 4 similar majors in the Visual & Performing Arts field, which together award 4,195 degrees a year; the largest are Music Management (1,955), Arts, Entertainment, and Media Management, General (1,060) and Fine and Studio Arts Management (959). Browse all Visual & Performing Arts majors or the full list of college majors.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Music Management | 1,955 |
| Arts, Entertainment, and Media Management, General | 1,060 |
| Fine and Studio Arts Management | 959 |
| Theatre/Theatre Arts Management | 221 |
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