STEM may be making a comeback in higher education and the workforce, but the world will always need creative types and therefore the arts will always have a place on college campuses.
WorldWideLearn.com compiled a list of the "15 Most Valuable Arts Majors" to show how employers are always looking for writers, designers and artists to fill in what their business managers or engineers may lack. For their list, the website compiled factors including job growth, average earnings of current degree holders and the amount of schools that offer the degree program.
Below is the list's top 5 most valuable arts degrees, you can see the full list here. For more related content from WorldWideLearn.com, visit their website.
1. Liberal Arts and Studies
Average pay: $73,000
Practical use: While this degree is sometimes associated with a student's indecisiveness, it is actually a multifaceted educational experience, taking pieces from several different fields of study.
2. Graphic Design
Average pay: $97,000
Practical use: The job growth is not spectacular in this field, but it is trending in the right direction and it is consistently among the highest paying arts jobs out there.
3. Visual and Performing Arts
Average pay: $73,000
Practical use: Unlike theatre, this field is not relegated to one art form and has disciplines in music, dance, art and more.
4. Game and Interactive Media Design
Average pay: $72,000
Practical use: Game design is growing in popularity as more and more indie studios are churning out popular video games for desktops computers and mobile devices as well as consoles.
5. Fine and Studio Arts
Average pay: $73,000
Practical use: Ranking highly in job opportunity and course availability, sculpting, painting and illustrating seem to be making a comeback.
