by our College Data Analytics TeamThose considering art studies, you may also want to explore other closely related fields of study. Below you will find majors with similar career paths, related concentrations and specializations, and the most popular similar majors, ranked by annual graduates.
Programs here prepare graduates for occupations that overlap with those of art studies, based on the NCES CIP-to-SOC career crosswalk. Sorted by the number of shared occupations.
| Similar Major | Shared Careers | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|---|
| Visual and Performing Arts, General | 4 | 3,333 |
| Art Teacher Education | 2 | 1,860 |
| Commercial Photography | 2 | 899 |
| Community/Environmental/Socially-Engaged Art | 2 | 12 |
| Crafts/Craft Design, Folk Art and Artisanry | 2 | 67 |
| Digital Arts | 2 | 3,892 |
| Drama and Dance Teacher Education | 2 | 283 |
| Music Teacher Education | 2 | 4,544 |
| Photography | 2 | 2,066 |
| Acting | 1 | 1,859 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Fine/Studio Arts, General | 12,013 |
| Art History, Criticism and Conservation | 3,557 |
| Fine Arts and Art Studies, Other | 751 |
| Intermedia/Multimedia | 732 |
| Painting | 607 |
| Jewelry Arts | 483 |
| Drawing | 254 |
| Sculpture | 235 |
| Printmaking | 154 |
| Ceramic Arts and Ceramics | 153 |
| Fiber, Textile and Weaving Arts | 107 |
| Metal Arts | 13 |
Part of the broader field of Fine and Studio Arts, art studies sits alongside related programs in that field.
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