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. The schools below stand out for the salaries their arts media management graduates go on to command.
To produce this 2026 ranking, College Factual evaluated 4 schools on the early-career earnings of their arts media management graduates.
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Below are the schools whose arts media management graduates go on to earn the most.
North Carolina State University At Raleigh tops our 2026 list of the highest-paying arts media management schools in North Carolina. North Carolina State University At Raleigh is a public school located in the city of Raleigh. Early-career arts media management graduates from North Carolina State University At Raleigh make a median of around $39,789 per year.
Students chasing top earnings in arts media management will find them at Appalachian State University, which ranked #2. Set in the town of Boone, Appalachian State University is a public institution. After graduating, arts media management degree recipients from Appalachian State University typically earn about $46,033 annually.
Elon University produces some of the highest-paid graduates in arts media management, landing the #3 spot this year. Elon University is a private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Elon. Students who complete the arts media management program here go on to a median salary of roughly $32,413.
Strong graduate earnings at University Of North Carolina At Greensboro earned it the #4 place for arts media management. University Of North Carolina At Greensboro is a public school located in the city of Greensboro. Early-career arts media management graduates from University Of North Carolina At Greensboro make a median of around $28,990 per year.
This list is compiled 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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