by our College Data Analytics Team
[Arts Media Management](/majors/visual-and-performing-arts/arts-media-management/) programs reward a close look at where graduates go on to earn the most. A top-earning program sends graduates into careers with strong starting pay.
College Factual analyzed 21 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.
For graduate earnings in arts media management, no school beat The New School this year. Located in the city of New York, The New School is a private not-for-profit institution. After graduating, arts media management degree recipients from The New School typically earn about $96,194 annually.
A rank of #2 makes Pratt Institute Main one of the highest-paying schools for arts media management. Set in the city of Brooklyn, Pratt Institute Main is a private not-for-profit institution. Students who complete the arts media management program here go on to a median salary of roughly $79,752.
Strong graduate earnings at Cuny Bernard M Baruch College earned it the #3 place for arts media management. Cuny Bernard M Baruch College is a public school located in the city of New York. Students who complete the arts media management program here go on to a median salary of roughly $64,102.
Students chasing top earnings in arts media management will find them at Carnegie Mellon University, which ranked #4. Set in the city of Pittsburgh, Carnegie Mellon University is a private not-for-profit institution. Early-career arts media management graduates from Carnegie Mellon University make a median of around $77,544 per year.
Teachers College At Columbia University produces some of the highest-paid graduates in arts media management, landing the #5 spot this year. Set in the city of New York, Teachers College At Columbia University is a private not-for-profit institution. Students who complete the arts media management program here go on to a median salary of roughly $66,055.
Boston University earned the #6 position for arts media management graduate earnings this year. Boston University is a private not-for-profit school located in the city of Boston. Arts Media Management graduates of Boston University earn a median of about $63,608 a year early in their careers.
George Mason University came in at #7 for arts media management graduate earnings this year. Set in the suburb of Fairfax, George Mason University is a public institution. Arts Media Management graduates of George Mason University earn a median of about $58,219 a year early in their careers.
American University came in at #8 for arts media management graduate earnings this year. Set in the city of Washington, American University is a private not-for-profit institution. Students who complete the arts media management program here go on to a median salary of roughly $56,279.
University Of New Orleans placed #9 among the highest-paying schools for arts media management. Located in the city of New Orleans, University Of New Orleans is a public institution. Students who complete the arts media management program here go on to a median salary of roughly $53,240.
Drexel University landed the #10 spot for arts media management salaries this year. Drexel University is a private not-for-profit school located in the city of Philadelphia. Early-career arts media management graduates from Drexel University make a median of around $59,147 per year.
Claremont Graduate University earned the #11 position for arts media management graduate earnings this year. Claremont Graduate University is a private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Claremont. After graduating, arts media management degree recipients from Claremont Graduate University typically earn about $55,990 annually.
University Of Miami came in at #12 for arts media management graduate earnings this year. Located in the suburb of Coral Gables, University Of Miami is a private not-for-profit institution. Early-career arts media management graduates from University Of Miami make a median of around $49,808 per year.
Seattle University came in at #13 for arts media management graduate earnings this year. Located in the city of Seattle, Seattle University is a private not-for-profit institution. After graduating, arts media management degree recipients from Seattle University typically earn about $48,260 annually.
Northwestern University placed #14 among the highest-paying schools for arts media management. Set in the city of Evanston, Northwestern University is a private not-for-profit institution. Students who complete the arts media management program here go on to a median salary of roughly $47,523.
Florida State University earned the #15 position for arts media management graduate earnings this year. Located in the city of Tallahassee, Florida State University is a public institution. Early-career arts media management graduates from Florida State University make a median of around $58,051 per year.
Indiana University Bloomington landed the #16 spot for arts media management salaries this year. Located in the city of Bloomington, Indiana University Bloomington is a public institution. After graduating, arts media management degree recipients from Indiana University Bloomington typically earn about $54,367 annually.
University Of Kentucky earned the #17 position for arts media management graduate earnings this year. University Of Kentucky is a public school located in the city of Lexington. Arts Media Management graduates of University Of Kentucky earn a median of about $44,821 a year early in their careers.
Colorado State University Fort Collins landed the #18 spot for arts media management salaries this year. Set in the city of Fort Collins, Colorado State University Fort Collins is a public institution. After graduating, arts media management degree recipients from Colorado State University Fort Collins typically earn about $44,475 annually.
Berklee College Of Music placed #19 among the highest-paying schools for arts media management. Located in the city of Boston, Berklee College Of Music is a private not-for-profit institution. Early-career arts media management graduates from Berklee College Of Music make a median of around $37,439 per year.
Columbia College Chicago landed the #20 spot for arts media management salaries this year. Located in the city of Chicago, Columbia College Chicago is a private not-for-profit institution. After graduating, arts media management degree recipients from Columbia College Chicago typically earn about $35,792 annually.
Full Sail University placed #21 among the highest-paying schools for arts media management. Set in the suburb of Winter Park, Full Sail University is a private for-profit institution. Early-career arts media management graduates from Full Sail University make a median of around $42,365 per year.
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The ranking above is published 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 · 21 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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