Art, drama, and music teachers, postsecondary
SOC Code: 25-1121Also known as:
Adjunct Art Instructor, Adjunct College Instructor, Adjunct Graphic Design Instructor, Adjunct Instructor, Adjunct Music Instructor
Median Annual Salary
$80,190
+1.7% growth (2024-2034)
9K
Openings/Year
123K
Current Jobs
What Art, drama, and music teachers, postsecondary Do
Teach courses in drama, music, and the arts including fine and applied art, such as painting and sculpture, or design and crafts. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.
💰 Salary
$80,190
Median annual wage (2024)
📈 Job Growth
+1.7%
As fast as average
🎓 Education
Master's degree
Typical entry-level requirement
🚀 Annual Openings
9K
Projected average per year
Employment Projections (2024-2034)
Current Employment (2024)
122,800
Projected Employment (2034)
124,800
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Top Skills Required
Speaking
Instructing
Learning Strategies
Reading Comprehension
Active Listening
Daily Tasks & Responsibilities
- Explain and demonstrate artistic techniques.
- Evaluate and grade students' class work, performances, projects, assignments, and papers.
- Prepare students for performances, exams, or assessments.
- Initiate, facilitate, and moderate classroom discussions.
- Prepare and deliver lectures to undergraduate or graduate students on topics such as acting techniques, fundamentals of music, and art history.
- Prepare course materials, such as syllabi, homework assignments, and handouts.
- Maintain student attendance records, grades, and other required records.
- Keep abreast of developments in the field by reading current literature, talking with colleagues, and participating in professional conferences.
- Plan, evaluate, and revise curricula, course content, course materials, and methods of instruction.
- Compile, administer, and grade examinations, or assign this work to others.
Technology & Tools
📚 Entry-Level Education
Master's degree
Most common requirement
🎯 Recommended Education
Master's Degree
O*NET recommended level
Degree Programs for Art, drama, and music teachers, postsecondary
These degree programs can prepare you for a career as a art, drama, and music teachers, postsecondary:
Art/Art Studies, General
18,711 degrees awarded •
730 colleges offer this program
Fine/Studio Arts, General
12,013 degrees awarded •
655 colleges offer this program
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
10,778 degrees awarded •
848 colleges offer this program
Graphic Design
10,676 degrees awarded •
578 colleges offer this program
Cinematography and Film/Video Production
9,544 degrees awarded •
285 colleges offer this program
Music Performance, General
7,193 degrees awarded •
370 colleges offer this program
Design and Visual Communications, General
6,186 degrees awarded •
257 colleges offer this program
Film/Cinema/Media Studies
5,777 degrees awarded •
218 colleges offer this program
Music Teacher Education
4,544 degrees awarded •
463 colleges offer this program
Digital Arts
3,892 degrees awarded •
166 colleges offer this program
Best Colleges for Becoming a Art, drama, and music teachers, postsecondary
Ranked by Repit grade, then by degrees in related programs. These are the top-rated colleges that prepare students to become art, drama, and music teachers, postsecondary.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do art, drama, and music teachers, postsecondary make?
The median annual salary for art, drama, and music teachers, postsecondary is $80,190.
What education do art, drama, and music teachers, postsecondary need?
Most art, drama, and music teachers, postsecondary positions require a master's degree.
Common degree programs include Art/Art Studies, General, Fine/Studio Arts, General, Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General.
Is becoming a art, drama, and music teachers, postsecondary a good career choice?
Art, drama, and music teachers, postsecondary is projected to see +1.7% job growth from 2024 to 2034,
which is about average for all occupations. With approximately 9,000 job openings expected annually,
there are good opportunities for those entering the field.
What are the best colleges for art, drama, and music teachers, postsecondary?
Top colleges for aspiring art, drama, and music teachers, postsecondary include
University of Michigan-Ann Arbor, University of California-Los Angeles, New York University, University of Southern California, Boston University.
These schools are ranked based on their Repit grade and the number of graduates in related programs.
What other job titles are similar to art, drama, and music teachers, postsecondary?
Art, drama, and music teachers, postsecondary may also be known as: Adjunct Art Instructor, Adjunct College Instructor, Adjunct Graphic Design Instructor, Adjunct Instructor, Adjunct Music Instructor, Adjunct Professor, Art Educator, Art History Professor, Art Instructor, Art Professor, Artist Instructor, Arts and Crafts Instructor, Arts Teacher, Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, Ballet Professor, Ballet Teacher, Band Teacher, Baton Teacher, Ceramics Teacher.
These titles often refer to similar roles with varying responsibilities or specializations.