Best Schools for Arts, Entertainment,and Media Management

Arts, Entertainment,and Media Management graduates earn a median of $48,951 within four years of graduating, ranking #257 out of 283 tracked majors — 22% below the median across all fields. There are 51 colleges nationwide with tracked earnings for this major, producing 2,749 recent graduates.

Where you study matters: The New School graduates earn $74,936 while Dean College graduates earn $33,485 — a $41,451 difference. Factors like location, employer networks, co-op programs, and curriculum focus drive this gap. Across all fields, though, which major you pick separates earnings more than which college does.

Early career salary growth is modest: Arts, Entertainment,and Media Management graduates see an average 4% increase between year 1 and year 2 post-graduation, reflecting career advancement and skill development in the first years after college.

Schools

$48,951

Avg. 2yr Earnings

#257

of 283 Majors

2,749

Graduates

Public vs Private: Arts, Entertainment,and Media Management

Public (24 schools)

$47,290

avg. 2yr earnings

Private (26 schools)

$51,964

avg. 2yr earnings

Private schools produce $4,674 more in early earnings on average for Arts, Entertainment,and Media Management graduates. Factor in tuition difference to calculate which offers better ROI.

Arts, Entertainment,and Media Management by State

Also by state: Connecticut, Illinois, Mississippi, Wisconsin

Top Arts, Entertainment,and Media Management Schools by Graduate Earnings

The New School

New York, NY · Private

Wagner College

Staten Island, NY · Private

University of Southern California

Los Angeles, CA · Private

Pace University

New York, NY · Private

Syracuse University

Syracuse, NY · Private

Indiana University-Bloomington

Bloomington, IN · Public

Berklee College of Music

Boston, MA · Private

$59,703

4yr Earnings

27 grads · small sample

2yr: $31,914 (54)

1yr: $20,786 (43)

Acceptance: 49.9%

University of Central Florida

Orlando, FL · Public

Baldwin Wallace University

Berea, OH · Private

$55,117

4yr Earnings

24 grads · small sample

Acceptance: 76.8%

#10

Drexel University

Philadelphia, PA · Private

Belmont University

Nashville, TN · Private

Fashion Institute of Technology

New York, NY · Public

$53,710

4yr Earnings

18 grads · small sample

1yr: $35,936 (17)

Acceptance: 57.6%

#13

College of Charleston

Charleston, SC · Public

SUNY College at Potsdam

Potsdam, NY · Public

$52,583

4yr Earnings

17 grads · small sample

Acceptance: 85.5%

#15

SUNY at Purchase College

Purchase, NY · Public

SUNY at Fredonia

Fredonia, NY · Public

Columbia College Chicago

Chicago, IL · Private

University of New Haven

West Haven, CT · Private

University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point

Stevens Point, WI · Public

$49,413

4yr Earnings

17 grads · small sample

Trevecca Nazarene University

Nashville, TN · Private

$49,184

4yr Earnings

16 grads · small sample

1yr: $31,929 (20)

Acceptance: 70.0%

#21

University of Kentucky

Lexington, KY · Public

$49,167

4yr Earnings

30 grads · small sample

Ferris State University

Big Rapids, MI · Public

University of North Alabama

Florence, AL · Public

Grand Canyon University

Phoenix, AZ · For-Profit

SUNY Oneonta

Oneonta, NY · Public

Middle Tennessee State University

Murfreesboro, TN · Public

Dallas Baptist University

Dallas, TX · Private

Howard University

Washington, DC · Private

$44,345

4yr Earnings

25 grads · small sample

Appalachian State University

Boone, NC · Public

$44,297

4yr Earnings

25 grads · small sample

Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts

North Adams, MA · Public

$42,983

4yr Earnings

18 grads · small sample

University of North Carolina at Greensboro

Greensboro, NC · Public

$42,920

4yr Earnings

22 grads · small sample

Acceptance: 89.8%

#32

Texas Wesleyan University

Fort Worth, TX · Private

$42,479

4yr Earnings

18 grads · small sample

Acceptance: 62.4%

#33

University of Wisconsin-Green Bay

Green Bay, WI · Public

$42,421

4yr Earnings

16 grads · small sample

Loyola University New Orleans

New Orleans, LA · Private

Elmhurst University

Elmhurst, IL · Private

$41,122

4yr Earnings

16 grads · small sample

2yr: $24,035 (26)

Acceptance: 75.7%

#36

University of Southern Mississippi

Hattiesburg, MS · Public

University of the Arts

Philadelphia, PA · Private

Florida Atlantic University

Boca Raton, FL · Public

$37,374

4yr Earnings

24 grads · small sample

Delta State University

Cleveland, MS · Public

$36,216

4yr Earnings

17 grads · small sample

Acceptance: 99.7%

#40

North Carolina State University at Raleigh

Raleigh, NC · Public

$35,867

4yr Earnings

25 grads · small sample

Dean College

Franklin, MA · Private

$33,485

4yr Earnings

21 grads · small sample

1yr: $22,516 (29)

Acceptance: 73.7%

#42

Randolph-Macon College

Ashland, VA · Private

Lindenwood University

Saint Charles, MO · Private

University of Hartford

West Hartford, CT · Private

California State University-Fullerton

Fullerton, CA · Public

Elon University

Elon, NC · Private

Rider University

Lawrenceville, NJ · Private

Champlain College

Burlington, VT · Private

$25,967

2yr Earnings

16 grads · small sample

The University of Texas at El Paso

El Paso, TX · Public

Pennsylvania Western University

California, PA · Public

$21,508

2yr Earnings

Acceptance: 93.7%

Showing top 50 of 51 schools. View all or filter by state above.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best school for Arts, Entertainment,and Media Management?

The New School ranks #1 for Arts, Entertainment,and Media Management with median graduate earnings of $74,936 within four years of graduating. There are 51 schools nationwide offering this major with tracked earnings data.

How much do Arts, Entertainment,and Media Management graduates earn?

Arts, Entertainment,and Media Management graduates earn an average of $48,951 within four years of graduating. This is 22% below the median across all majors. Earnings range from $33,485 to $74,936 depending on the school.

How hard is it to get into a top Arts, Entertainment,and Media Management program?

The average acceptance rate across Arts, Entertainment,and Media Management programs is 75.1%. The most selective program is at University of Southern California with a 10.0% acceptance rate. Competitive programs value strong math/analytical skills and relevant coursework.

Is a public or private school better for Arts, Entertainment,and Media Management?

Private Arts, Entertainment,and Media Management programs average $51,964 in early earnings vs $47,290 at public schools. Private schools lead in earnings, but cost significantly more — calculate net price before deciding.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings are median 2 years after graduation for bachelor's degree holders, from the field-of-study file last updated June 2026. Institution-level figures elsewhere on the site come from the June 2026 release — Scorecard publishes the two separately.

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