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Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary

On-The-Job Responsibilities:

Education & Outlook

Statewide

Typical Degree: Master's degree

Employed as of 2023: 757

2033 Projected Openings: 614

Entry Level Salary: $39,600

Median Salary: $63,540

Experienced Level Salary: $101,710

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2033 Projected Openings:

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Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Knowledge

Fine Arts

Knowledge of the theory and techniques required to compose, produce, and perform works of music, dance, visual arts, drama, and sculpture.

Education and Training

Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching and instruction for individuals and groups, and the measurement of training effects.

English Language

Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, and rules of composition and grammar.

Skills

Speaking

Talking to others to convey information effectively.

Instructing

Teaching others how to do something.

Learning Strategies

Selecting and using training/instructional methods and procedures appropriate for the situation when learning or teaching new things.

Abilities

Oral Expression

The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.

Written Comprehension

The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.

Written Expression

The ability to communicate information and ideas in writing so others will understand.

Institutions With Associated Majors
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Asbury University

Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General

Degrees Offered For This Major:
  • Bachelor
Cost
Cost of Attendance
$20,428
Graduation
Graduation Rate
67.5 %
Completion
Median Loan Debt
$24,028

Asbury University

Fine/Studio Arts, General

Degrees Offered For This Major:
  • Bachelor
Cost
Cost of Attendance
$20,428
Graduation
Graduation Rate
67.5 %
Completion
Median Loan Debt
$24,028

Asbury University

Playwriting and Screenwriting

Degrees Offered For This Major:
  • Master
Cost
Cost of Attendance
$20,428
Graduation
Graduation Rate
67.5 %
Completion
Median Loan Debt
$24,028

Asbury University

Music Teacher Education

Degrees Offered For This Major:
  • Bachelor
Cost
Cost of Attendance
$20,428
Graduation
Graduation Rate
67.5 %
Completion
Median Loan Debt
$24,028

Asbury University

Cinematography and Film/Video Production

Degrees Offered For This Major:
  • Master
Cost
Cost of Attendance
$20,428
Graduation
Graduation Rate
67.5 %
Completion
Median Loan Debt
$24,028

Bellarmine University

Fine/Studio Arts, General

Degrees Offered For This Major:
  • Bachelor
Cost
Cost of Attendance
$23,587
Graduation
Graduation Rate
63.9 %
Completion
Median Loan Debt
$25,000
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