by our College Data Analytics Team
[Arts Media Management](/majors/visual-and-performing-arts/arts-media-management/) graduates earn very different salaries depending on where they study. The schools below stand out for the salaries their arts media management graduates go on to command.
College Factual analyzed 4 schools to build this 2026 ranking of the highest-paying arts media management schools.
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Below are the schools whose arts media management graduates go on to earn the most.
Hocking College earned the #1 spot for highest-paid arts media management graduates in the United States. Set in the rural area of Nelsonville, Hocking College is a public institution. After graduating, arts media management degree recipients from Hocking College typically earn about $31,791 annually.
Strong graduate earnings at Austin Community College District earned it the #2 place for arts media management. Located in the city of Austin, Austin Community College District is a public institution. Arts Media Management graduates of Austin Community College District earn a median of about $36,420 a year early in their careers.
A rank of #3 makes Full Sail University one of the highest-paying schools for arts media management. Set in the suburb of Winter Park, Full Sail University is a private for-profit institution. After graduating, arts media management degree recipients from Full Sail University typically earn about $25,184 annually.
Sae Institute Of Technology Nashville came in at #4 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying arts media management schools. Sae Institute Of Technology Nashville is a private for-profit school located in the city of Nashville. Early-career arts media management graduates from Sae Institute Of Technology Nashville make a median of around $26,528 per year.
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This ranking is produced by College Factual, 2026 edition. Schools are ranked on the median early-career earnings of their arts media management graduates, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (College Scorecard field-of-study earnings and IPEDS).
Ranking method: College Major Earnings · 4 schools evaluated.
*Salary figures reflect median early-career earnings (about 5 years after graduation) and may vary by how long a person takes to complete their degree.
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