Arts, Language & Communication

Preparing you for certificates, degrees, transfer, and careers related to visual arts, theater, music, creative writing, journalism, and related fields.

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CeramicsAssociate in Arts- n/a
DanceAssociate in Arts- n/a
Film StudiesAssociate in Arts- n/a
Fine ArtAssociate in Arts- n/a
General Studies: Arts & Humanities (Pre-Interior Design)Associate in Arts- n/a
General Studies: Arts and Humanities (Pre-Fashion Design)Associate in Arts- n/a
MusicAssociate in Arts- n/a
PhotographyAssociate in Arts- n/a
Art HistoryAssociate in Arts for Transfer- n/a
Communication Studies 2.0Associate in Arts for Transfer- n/a
EnglishAssociate in Arts for Transfer- n/a
MusicAssociate in Arts for Transfer- n/a
SpanishAssociate in Arts for Transfer- n/a
Studio ArtsAssociate in Arts for Transfer- n/a
Theatre ArtsAssociate in Arts for Transfer- n/a
Film, Television, and Electronic MediaAssociate in Science for Transfer- n/a
Analog PhotographyCertificate of Achievement- n/a
Bilingual/Cross-Cultural StudiesCertificate of Achievement- n/a
CeramicsCertificate of Achievement- n/a
Creative WritingCertificate of Achievement- n/a
English for Multilingual Students—Level 3: Advanced Academic Oral Communication SkillsCertificate of Achievement- n/a
English for Multilingual Students—Level 3: Advanced Academic Written Communication SkillsCertificate of Achievement- n/a
Fine ArtCertificate of Achievement- n/a
MusicCertificate of Achievement- n/a
PhotographyCertificate of Achievement- n/a
English as a Second Language: BeginningCertificate of Competency- n/a
English as a Second Language: IntermediateCertificate of Competency- n/a
Academic English Foundations (Noncredit)Certificate of Completion (Noncredit)- n/a
ActingProficiency Award- n/a
CostumingProficiency Award- n/a
DirectingProficiency Award- n/a
Make-UpProficiency Award- n/a
Technical Theatre ProductionProficiency Award- n/a

What are the different Extras?Pathways = Full course maps combining two or more programs at different schools. FTK = Fastrak program. MC = Microcredentials available. CPL = Credit for Prior Learning; Get credit for what you already know and can do. DE = Dual Enrollment; Take college courses while in high school. C2D = Certificate to Degree; Get a degree after you complete this and other required certificates. CS = Certificate Stacking; Combine multiple required certificates to obtain this degree. NC = Non-credit program; Often available with no tuition cost; Can be taken multiple times. 

Featured Careers

Find your calling. Explore high-earning careers with entry-level data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

  • Actors

    High school diploma/GED, No high school diploma/GED

    • Job growth: Rising
    • Low salary: 0
    • High salary: 0
    • Average salary: 0
    Rising Job Growth $ Average Salary $0 $0

  • Architecture Teachers, Postsecondary

    Master's degree, Doctoral degree

    • Job growth: Stable
    • Low salary: 47,040
    • High salary: 194,530
    • Average salary: 80190
    Stable Job Growth $ 80,190 Average Salary $47,040 $194,530

  • Anthropology & Archeology Teachers, Postsecondary

    Doctoral degree, Master's degree

    • Job growth: Stable
    • Low salary: 51,130
    • High salary: 164,650
    • Average salary: 84290
    Stable Job Growth $ 84,290 Average Salary $51,130 $164,650

All Careers in Arts, Language & Communication (95)

Public Relations Specialists- n/aRising138,520
Career/Technical Education Teachers, Middle SchoolDoctoral degree, Professional degreeStable101,480
Career/Technical Education Teachers, PostsecondaryDoctoral degree, Professional degreeStable101,480
Engineering Teachers, PostsecondaryDoctoral degree, Professional degreeStable101,480
Landscape ArchitectsDoctoral degree, Professional degreeStable101,480
Anthropology & Archeology Teachers, PostsecondaryDoctoral degree, Master's degreeStable84,290
English Language & Literature Teachers, PostsecondaryDoctoral degree, Master's degreeStable84,290
History Teachers, PostsecondaryDoctoral degree, Master's degreeStable84,290
Philosophy & Religion Teachers, PostsecondaryDoctoral degree, Master's degreeStable84,290
Sociology Teachers, PostsecondaryDoctoral degree, Master's degreeStable84,290
Agents & Business Managers of Artists, Performers, & AthletesBachelor's degree, Associate's degreeRising83,480
Broadcast Announcers & Radio Disc JockeysBachelor's degree, High school diploma/GEDRising83,480
Film & Video EditorsBachelor's degree, High school diploma/GEDRising83,480
Information Technology Project ManagersBachelor's degree, High school diploma/GEDRising83,480
Media Technical Directors/ManagersBachelor's degree, High school diploma/GEDRising83,480
Producers & DirectorsBachelor's degree, High school diploma/GEDRising83,480
Project Management SpecialistsBachelor's degreeRising83,480
Sound Engineering TechniciansBachelor's degreeRising83,480
Costume AttendantsBachelor's degree, Associate's degreeStable80,690
Fabric & Apparel PatternmakersBachelor's degree, Associate's degreeStable80,690
Tailors, Dressmakers, & Custom SewersBachelor's degree, Associate's degreeStable80,690
Architecture Teachers, PostsecondaryMaster's degree, Doctoral degreeStable80,190
Area, Ethnic, & Cultural Studies Teachers, PostsecondaryMaster's degree, Doctoral degreeStable80,190
Self-Enrichment TeachersMaster's degree, Doctoral degreeStable80,190
Teaching Assistants, PostsecondaryMaster's degree, Doctoral degreeStable80,190
Foreign Language & Literature Teachers, PostsecondaryDoctoral degree, Master's degreeDeclining78,270
Education Teachers, PostsecondaryMaster's degree, Doctoral degreeStable77,800
Political Science Teachers, PostsecondaryMaster's degree, Doctoral degreeStable77,800
Secondary School TeachersDoctoral degree, Master's degreeDeclining77,010
Proofreaders & Copy MarkersBachelor's degree, Master's degreeDeclining75,260
Advertising & Promotions ManagersBachelor's degree, Some collegeStable72,270
Advertising Sales AgentsBachelor's degree, Some collegeStable72,270
EditorsBachelor's degree, Some collegeStable72,270
Search Marketing StrategistsBachelor's degree, Some collegeStable72,270
Writers & AuthorsBachelor's degree, Some collegeStable72,270
Avionics TechniciansAssociate's degree, High school diploma/GEDDeclining68,810
Broadcast TechniciansAssociate's degree, High school diploma/GEDDeclining68,810
Electro-Mechanical & Mechatronics Technologists & TechniciansAssociate's degree, High school diploma/GEDDeclining68,810
Commercial & Industrial DesignersBachelor's degree, Master's degreeStable66,280
Interior DesignersBachelor's degree, Master's degreeStable66,280
Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, & English as a Second Language InstructorsBachelor's degree, Master's degreeDeclining64,580
Elementary School TeachersBachelor's degree, Master's degreeDeclining64,580
Middle School TeachersBachelor's degree, Master's degreeDeclining64,580
Special Education Teachers, Elementary SchoolBachelor's degree, Master's degreeDeclining64,580
TutorsBachelor's degree, Master's degreeDeclining64,580
Fashion DesignersBachelor's degreeStable63,490
ArchivistsMaster's degree, Doctoral degreeRising61,770
Museum Technicians & ConservatorsMaster's degree, Doctoral degreeRising61,770
CuratorsMaster's degreeRising61,570
Document Management SpecialistsMaster's degreeRising61,570
HistoriansMaster's degreeRising61,570
Librarians & Media Collections SpecialistsMaster's degreeRising61,570
Library Science Teachers, PostsecondaryMaster's degreeRising61,570
Art DirectorsSome college, Bachelor's degreeStable60,560
Craft ArtistsSome college, Bachelor's degreeStable60,560
Electrical & Electronic Equipment Assemblers- n/aDeclining60,560
Electrical & Electronics Installers & Repairers, Transportation Equipment- n/aDeclining60,560
Electricians- n/aDeclining60,560
Set & Exhibit DesignersSome college, Bachelor's degreeStable60,560
Speech-Language PathologistsBachelor's degree, Master's degreeDeclining59,440
Speech-Language Pathology AssistantsBachelor's degree, Master's degreeDeclining59,440
DancersHigh school diploma/GED, Certificate after high schoolStable55,600
Camera Operators, Television, Video, & FilmBachelor's degree, High school diploma/GEDStable54,830
Lighting TechniciansBachelor's degree, High school diploma/GEDStable54,830
Audio & Video TechniciansAssociate's degree, Some collegeDeclining53,920
Calibration Technologists & TechniciansAssociate's degree, Some collegeDeclining53,920
Electrical & Electronic Engineering Technologists & TechniciansAssociate's degree, Some collegeDeclining53,920
Robotics TechniciansAssociate's degree, Some collegeDeclining53,920
Desktop PublishersBachelor's degree, Associate's degreeDeclining49,210
File ClerksBachelor's degree, Associate's degreeDeclining49,210
Technical WritersBachelor's degree, Associate's degreeDeclining49,210
Word Processors & TypistsBachelor's degree, Associate's degreeDeclining49,210
Forest & Conservation TechniciansMaster's degree, Bachelor's degreeRising47,460
Media Programming DirectorsBachelor's degreeDeclining45,680
News Analysts, Reporters, & JournalistsBachelor's degreeDeclining45,680
Graphic Designers- n/aStable42,520
Photographic Process Workers & Processing Machine Operators- n/aStable42,520
Special Effects Artists & Animators- n/aStable42,520
Etchers & Engravers- n/aDeclining38,480
Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, & Illustrators- n/aDeclining38,480
Jewelers & Precious Stone & Metal Workers- n/aDeclining38,480
Model Makers, Wood- n/aDeclining38,480
Sewers, Hand- n/aDeclining38,480
ActorsHigh school diploma/GED, No high school diploma/GEDRising
Art, Drama, & Music Teachers, PostsecondaryHigh school diploma/GED, No high school diploma/GEDRising
ChoreographersNo high school diploma/GED, Bachelor's degreeStable
Music Directors & ComposersNo high school diploma/GED, Bachelor's degreeStable
Musicians & SingersNo high school diploma/GED, Bachelor's degreeStable
Poets, Lyricists & Creative WritersNo high school diploma/GED, Bachelor's degreeStable
Talent DirectorsNo high school diploma/GED, Bachelor's degreeStable
Appraisers & Assessors of Real Estate- n/aStable
Insurance Appraisers, Auto Damage- n/aStable
Property, Real Estate, & Community Association Managers- n/aStable
Real Estate Brokers- n/aStable
Real Estate Sales Agents- n/aStable

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