Actors
Good fit if you …like learning by doing (projects).
Pay variesTraining programs/workshops | Associate/Bachelor’s in Performing Arts (optional) | Port…→ Limited Growth
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Careers Without a Required Four-Year Degree
Paths you can start through certificates, apprenticeships, or on the job.
Choreographers
Good fit if you …like learning by doing (projects).
$55,600/yrTraining programs/workshops | Associate/Bachelor’s in Performing Arts (optional) | Port…↗ Steady
Musicians and singers
Good fit if you …like learning by doing (projects).
Pay variesTraining programs/workshops | Associate/Bachelor’s in Performing Arts (optional) | Port…→ Limited Growth
Producers and directors
Good fit if you …like learning by doing (projects).
$83,480/yrTraining programs/workshops | Associate/Bachelor’s in Performing Arts (optional) | Port…↗ Steady
Film Director
Film Directors lead the creative vision of movies, TV shows, and other video productions.
$78,000/yrTraining programs/workshops | Associate/Bachelor's in Performing Arts (optional) | Port…⇧ Strong
Casting directors
Good fit if you ...enjoy solving problems and working toward measurable outcomes.
$72,300/yrCertificate or Associate degree | Bachelor's degree in related field | Master's or adva…↗ Steady
Camera operators, television, video, and film
Good fit if you ...enjoy solving problems and working toward measurable outcomes.
$68,810/yrCertificate or Associate degree | Bachelor's degree in related field | Master's or adva…→ Limited Growth
Film and video editors
Good fit if you …like learning by doing (projects).
$70,980/yrTraining programs/workshops | Associate/Bachelor’s in Performing Arts (optional) | Port…↗ Steady
Audio and video technicians
Good fit if you …like learning by doing (projects).
$54,830/yrPortfolio/reel + project experience | Certificate/Associate in Media Production (common…↗ Steady
Set and exhibit designers
Good fit if you …like learning by doing (projects).
$66,280/yrHigh school portfolio + training | Certificate or Associate in Design (common) | Bachel…→ Limited Growth
Theatrical stage managers
Good fit if you ...enjoy solving problems and working toward measurable outcomes.
$58,400/yrCertificate or Associate degree | Bachelor's degree in related field | Master's or adva…↗ Steady
Talent agents
Good fit if you ...enjoy solving problems and working toward measurable outcomes.
$78,900/yrCertificate or Associate degree | Bachelor's degree in related field | Master's or adva…↑ Above Average
Agents and business managers of artists, performers, and athletes
Good fit if you …like learning by doing (projects).
$96,310/yrHigh school portfolio + training | Certificate or Associate in Design (common) | Bachel…↑ Above Average
Entertainment and recreation managers, except gambling
Good fit if you …like learning by doing (projects).
$77,180/yrTraining programs/workshops | Associate/Bachelor’s in Performing Arts (optional) | Port…↗ Steady
Dancers
Good fit if you …like learning by doing (projects).
Pay variesTraining programs/workshops | Associate/Bachelor’s in Performing Arts (optional) | Port…↗ Steady
Entertainment attendants and related workers, all other
Good fit if you …like learning by doing (projects).
$34,550/yrTraining programs/workshops | Associate/Bachelor’s in Performing Arts (optional) | Port…↗ Steady
Audiovisual equipment installers and repairers
Good fit if you …like learning by doing (projects).
$50,620/yrTraining programs/workshops | Associate/Bachelor’s in Performing Arts (optional) | Port…↗ Steady
Dining room and cafeteria attendants and bartender helpers
Good fit if you …like learning by doing (projects).
$32,670/yrTraining programs/workshops | Associate/Bachelor’s in Performing Arts (optional) | Port…↗ Steady
Bartenders
Good fit if you …like learning by doing (projects).
$33,530/yrTraining programs/workshops | Associate/Bachelor’s in Performing Arts (optional) | Port…↗ Steady
Audio and video technicians
Good fit if you …like learning by doing (projects).
$54,830/yrTraining programs/workshops | Associate/Bachelor’s in Performing Arts (optional) | Port…↗ Steady
Editors
Good fit if you …like learning by doing (projects).
$75,260/yrPortfolio/reel + project experience | Certificate/Associate in Media Production (common…→ Limited Growth
Gambling and sports book writers and runners
Good fit if you ...enjoy solving problems and working toward measurable outcomes.
$30,460/yrCertificate or Associate degree | Bachelor's degree in related field | Master's or adva…↓ Declining
Gambling managers
Good fit if you ...enjoy solving problems and working toward measurable outcomes.
$85,580/yrCertificate or Associate degree | Bachelor's degree in related field | Master's or adva…→ Limited Growth
First-line supervisors of gambling services workers
Good fit if you ...enjoy solving problems and working toward measurable outcomes.
$61,590/yrCertificate or Associate degree | Bachelor's degree in related field | Master's or adva…→ Limited Growth
Waiters and waitresses
Good fit if you ...enjoy solving problems and working toward measurable outcomes.
$33,760/yrCertificate or Associate degree | Bachelor's degree in related field | Master's or adva…↓ Declining
First-line supervisors of personal service workers
Good fit if you ...enjoy solving problems and working toward measurable outcomes.
$47,080/yrCertificate or Associate degree | Bachelor's degree in related field | Master's or adva…↗ Steady
Funeral home managers
Good fit if you ...enjoy solving problems and working toward measurable outcomes.
$76,830/yrCertificate or Associate degree | Bachelor's degree in related field | Master's or adva…↗ Steady
First-line supervisors of housekeeping and janitorial workers
Good fit if you ...enjoy solving problems and working toward measurable outcomes.
$47,520/yrCertificate or Associate degree | Bachelor's degree in related field | Master's or adva…→ Limited Growth
Janitors and cleaners, except maids and housekeeping cleaners
Good fit if you ...enjoy solving problems and working toward measurable outcomes.
$35,930/yrCertificate or Associate degree | Bachelor's degree in related field | Master's or adva…→ Limited Growth
Maids and housekeeping cleaners
Good fit if you ...enjoy solving problems and working toward measurable outcomes.
$34,660/yrCertificate or Associate degree | Bachelor's degree in related field | Master's or adva…→ Limited Growth
Grounds maintenance workers, all other
Good fit if you ...enjoy solving problems and working toward measurable outcomes.
$43,410/yrCertificate or Associate degree | Bachelor's degree in related field | Master's or adva…→ Limited Growth
Interviewers, except eligibility and loan
Good fit if you ...enjoy solving problems and working toward measurable outcomes.
$43,830/yrCertificate or Associate degree | Bachelor's degree in related field | Master's or adva…↓ Declining
Talent agents and managers
Good fit if you ...enjoy solving problems and working toward measurable outcomes.
$78,400/yrCertificate or Associate degree | Bachelor's degree in related field | Master's or adva…↗ Steady
Voice coaches and dialect trainers
Good fit if you ...enjoy solving problems and working toward measurable outcomes.
$58,100/yrCertificate or Associate degree | Bachelor's degree in related field | Master's or adva…↗ Steady
Stage combat coordinators
Good fit if you ...enjoy solving problems and working toward measurable outcomes.
$52,900/yrCertificate or Associate degree | Bachelor's degree in related field | Master's or adva…↗ Steady
Performance venue managers
Good fit if you ...enjoy solving problems and working toward measurable outcomes.
$67,200/yrCertificate or Associate degree | Bachelor's degree in related field | Master's or adva…↗ Steady
Voice acting coaches
Good fit if you ...enjoy solving problems and working toward measurable outcomes.
$52,300/yrCertificate or Associate degree | Bachelor's degree in related field | Master's or adva…↑ Above Average
Costume designers
Good fit if you ...enjoy solving problems and working toward measurable outcomes.
$55,600/yrCertificate or Associate degree | Bachelor's degree in related field | Master's or adva…↗ Steady
Lighting technicians
Good fit if you ...enjoy solving problems and working toward measurable outcomes.
$48,700/yrCertificate or Associate degree | Bachelor's degree in related field | Master's or adva…↗ Steady
Orchestra conductors
Good fit if you ...enjoy solving problems and working toward measurable outcomes.
$62,100/yrCertificate or Associate degree | Bachelor's degree in related field | Master's or adva…→ Limited Growth
Theater producers
Good fit if you ...enjoy solving problems and working toward measurable outcomes.
$81,400/yrCertificate or Associate degree | Bachelor's degree in related field | Master's or adva…↗ Steady
Puppeteers
Good fit if you ...enjoy solving problems and working toward measurable outcomes.
$38,500/yrCertificate or Associate degree | Bachelor's degree in related field | Master's or adva…↗ Steady
Stunt coordinators
Good fit if you ...enjoy solving problems and working toward measurable outcomes.
$72,800/yrCertificate or Associate degree | Bachelor's degree in related field | Master's or adva…↗ Steady
Set decorators
Good fit if you ...enjoy solving problems and working toward measurable outcomes.
$54,200/yrCertificate or Associate degree | Bachelor's degree in related field | Master's or adva…↗ Steady
Prop masters
Good fit if you ...enjoy solving problems and working toward measurable outcomes.
$49,100/yrCertificate or Associate degree | Bachelor's degree in related field | Master's or adva…↗ Steady
Dance studio owners
Good fit if you ...enjoy solving problems and working toward measurable outcomes.
$56,700/yrCertificate or Associate degree | Bachelor's degree in related field | Master's or adva…↑ Above Average
Event entertainers
Good fit if you ...enjoy solving problems and working toward measurable outcomes.
$42,600/yrCertificate or Associate degree | Bachelor's degree in related field | Master's or adva…↗ Steady
Improv comedy performers
Good fit if you ...enjoy solving problems and working toward measurable outcomes.
$39,800/yrCertificate or Associate degree | Bachelor's degree in related field | Master's or adva…↗ Steady
Circus performers
Good fit if you ...enjoy solving problems and working toward measurable outcomes.
$41,200/yrCertificate or Associate degree | Bachelor's degree in related field | Master's or adva…↗ Steady
Foley artists
Good fit if you ...enjoy solving problems and working toward measurable outcomes.
$52,800/yrCertificate or Associate degree | Bachelor's degree in related field | Master's or adva…↗ Steady
Dialect coaches
Good fit if you ...enjoy solving problems and working toward measurable outcomes.
$58,400/yrCertificate or Associate degree | Bachelor's degree in related field | Master's or adva…↗ Steady
Postsecondary teachers, all other
Good fit if you ...enjoy solving problems and working toward measurable outcomes.
$78,490/yrCertificate or Associate degree | Bachelor's degree in related field | Master's or adva…→ Limited Growth
Social sciences teachers, postsecondary, all other
Good fit if you ...enjoy solving problems and working toward measurable outcomes.
$75,040/yrCertificate or Associate degree | Bachelor's degree in related field | Master's or adva…→ Limited Growth
Family and consumer sciences teachers, postsecondary
Good fit if you ...enjoy solving problems and working toward measurable outcomes.
$77,280/yrCertificate or Associate degree | Bachelor's degree in related field | Master's or adva…↗ Steady
Library science teachers, postsecondary
Good fit if you ...enjoy solving problems and working toward measurable outcomes.
$78,630/yrCertificate or Associate degree | Bachelor's degree in related field | Master's or adva…↗ Steady
Librarians and media collections specialists
Good fit if you ...enjoy solving problems and working toward measurable outcomes.
$61,660/yrCertificate or Associate degree | Bachelor's degree in related field | Master's or adva…↗ Steady
Fundraisers
Good fit if you ...enjoy solving problems and working toward measurable outcomes.
$66,490/yrCertificate or Associate degree | Bachelor's degree in related field | Master's or adva…↗ Steady
Word processors and typists
Good fit if you ...enjoy solving problems and working toward measurable outcomes.
$47,850/yrCertificate or Associate degree | Bachelor's degree in related field | Master's or adva…↓ Declining
Social media managers
Good fit if you ...enjoy solving problems and working toward measurable outcomes.
$62,800/yrCertificate or Associate degree | Bachelor's degree in related field | Master's or adva…⇧ Strong
Motion graphics artists
Good fit if you ...enjoy solving problems and working toward measurable outcomes.
$74,100/yrCertificate or Associate degree | Bachelor's degree in related field | Master's or adva…↗ Steady
Media archivists
Good fit if you ...enjoy solving problems and working toward measurable outcomes.
$48,900/yrCertificate or Associate degree | Bachelor's degree in related field | Master's or adva…↗ Steady
Subtitling and captioning specialists
Good fit if you ...enjoy solving problems and working toward measurable outcomes.
$44,200/yrCertificate or Associate degree | Bachelor's degree in related field | Master's or adva…↗ Steady
Fact-checkers
Good fit if you ...enjoy solving problems and working toward measurable outcomes.
$46,700/yrCertificate or Associate degree | Bachelor's degree in related field | Master's or adva…→ Limited Growth
Audience engagement coordinators
Good fit if you ...enjoy solving problems and working toward measurable outcomes.
$51,300/yrCertificate or Associate degree | Bachelor's degree in related field | Master's or adva…↑ Above Average
Video game streamers
Good fit if you ...enjoy solving problems and working toward measurable outcomes.
$44,500/yrCertificate or Associate degree | Bachelor's degree in related field | Master's or adva…⇧ Strong
Documentary filmmakers
Good fit if you ...enjoy solving problems and working toward measurable outcomes.
$55,800/yrCertificate or Associate degree | Bachelor's degree in related field | Master's or adva…↗ Steady
Livestream producers
Good fit if you ...enjoy solving problems and working toward measurable outcomes.
$51,300/yrCertificate or Associate degree | Bachelor's degree in related field | Master's or adva…⇧ Strong
Subtitle and caption editors
Good fit if you ...enjoy solving problems and working toward measurable outcomes.
$42,100/yrCertificate or Associate degree | Bachelor's degree in related field | Master's or adva…↑ Above Average
Newsroom editors
Good fit if you ...enjoy solving problems and working toward measurable outcomes.
$63,200/yrCertificate or Associate degree | Bachelor's degree in related field | Master's or adva…↓ Declining
Brand photographers
Good fit if you ...enjoy solving problems and working toward measurable outcomes.
$48,500/yrCertificate or Associate degree | Bachelor's degree in related field | Master's or adva…↑ Above Average
YouTube channel managers
Good fit if you ...enjoy solving problems and working toward measurable outcomes.
$55,600/yrCertificate or Associate degree | Bachelor's degree in related field | Master's or adva…⇧ Strong
Newsletter publishers
Good fit if you ...enjoy solving problems and working toward measurable outcomes.
$58,400/yrCertificate or Associate degree | Bachelor's degree in related field | Master's or adva…↑ Above Average
Media accessibility specialists
Good fit if you ...enjoy solving problems and working toward measurable outcomes.
$56,100/yrCertificate or Associate degree | Bachelor's degree in related field | Master's or adva…⇧ Strong
Storyboard artists
Good fit if you ...enjoy solving problems and working toward measurable outcomes.
$59,200/yrCertificate or Associate degree | Bachelor's degree in related field | Master's or adva…↑ Above Average
Radio producers
Good fit if you ...enjoy solving problems and working toward measurable outcomes.
$47,300/yrCertificate or Associate degree | Bachelor's degree in related field | Master's or adva…↓ Declining
Sound designers
Good fit if you ...enjoy solving problems and working toward measurable outcomes.
$61,400/yrCertificate or Associate degree | Bachelor's degree in related field | Master's or adva…↑ Above Average
Broadcast meteorologists
Good fit if you ...enjoy solving problems and working toward measurable outcomes.
$56,800/yrCertificate or Associate degree | Bachelor's degree in related field | Master's or adva…↗ Steady
Digital publishing specialists
Good fit if you ...enjoy solving problems and working toward measurable outcomes.
$54,700/yrCertificate or Associate degree | Bachelor's degree in related field | Master's or adva…↑ Above Average
Podcast editors
Good fit if you ...enjoy solving problems and working toward measurable outcomes.
$48,200/yrCertificate or Associate degree | Bachelor's degree in related field | Master's or adva…⇧ Strong
Aerial cinematographers
Good fit if you ...enjoy solving problems and working toward measurable outcomes.
$62,400/yrCertificate or Associate degree | Bachelor's degree in related field | Master's or adva…⇧ Strong
Media relations coordinators
Good fit if you ...enjoy solving problems and working toward measurable outcomes.
$56,800/yrCertificate or Associate degree | Bachelor's degree in related field | Master's or adva…↗ Steady
Interactive media producers
Good fit if you ...enjoy solving problems and working toward measurable outcomes.
$72,400/yrCertificate or Associate degree | Bachelor's degree in related field | Master's or adva…⇧ Strong
Audio description writers
Good fit if you ...enjoy solving problems and working toward measurable outcomes.
$44,600/yrCertificate or Associate degree | Bachelor's degree in related field | Master's or adva…↑ Above Average
Digital asset managers
Good fit if you ...enjoy solving problems and working toward measurable outcomes.
$58,200/yrCertificate or Associate degree | Bachelor's degree in related field | Master's or adva…↑ Above Average
YouTuber
YouTubers create, produce, and publish video content for online audiences.
$52,000/yrPortfolio/reel + project experience | Certificate/Associate in Media Production (common…⇧ Strong
Twitch Streamer
Twitch Streamers broadcast live content to online audiences, building communities through real-time interaction.
$42,000/yrPortfolio/reel + project experience | Certificate/Associate in Media Production (common…⇧ Strong
Talent Manager
Talent Managers guide the careers of performers, artists, and entertainers.
$72,000/yrTraining programs/workshops | Associate/Bachelor's in Performing Arts (optional) | Port…↑ Above Average
Screenwriter
Screenwriters create scripts for movies, TV shows, and other visual media.
$68,000/yrTraining programs/workshops | Associate/Bachelor's in Performing Arts (optional) | Port… ↗ Steady
Voice Actor
Voice Actors perform character voices for animated shows, video games, audiobooks, commercials, and other media.
$52,000/yrTraining programs/workshops | Associate/Bachelor's in Performing Arts (optional) | Port…⇧ Strong
Recording Engineer
Recording Engineers capture and shape sound in music studios, broadcast facilities, and live events.
$55,000/yrTraining programs/workshops | Associate/Bachelor's in Performing Arts (optional) | Port…↑ Above Average
Athletic Director
Athletic Directors manage sports programs at schools, colleges, and universities.
$82,000/yrTraining programs/workshops | Associate/Bachelor's in Performing Arts (optional) | Port…↗ Steady
Sports Analyst
Sports Analysts provide expert commentary and statistical analysis of sporting events and trends for media outlets.
$62,000/yrTraining programs/workshops | Associate/Bachelor's in Performing Arts (optional) | Port…⇧ Strong
Physical Education Teacher
Physical Education Teachers instruct students in fitness, sports, and physical activities at elementary, middle, and hi…
$55,000/yrTraining programs/workshops | Associate/Bachelor's in Performing Arts (optional) | Port…→ Limited Growth
Golf Professional
Golf Professionals teach golf, manage pro shops, and oversee golf programs at clubs, courses, and resorts.
$52,000/yrTraining programs/workshops | Associate/Bachelor's in Performing Arts (optional) | Port…↗ Steady
News Anchor
News Anchors present news stories and breaking events to television, radio, and digital audiences.
$58,000/yrPortfolio/reel + project experience | Certificate/Associate in Media Production (common…→ Limited Growth
Broadcast Producer
Broadcast Producers plan and manage TV and radio shows, deciding which stories to cover, how to present them, and coord…
$62,000/yrPortfolio/reel + project experience | Certificate/Associate in Media Production (common…→ Limited Growth
Podcast Host
Podcast Hosts create and present audio content on topics ranging from news and education to entertainment and culture.
$52,000/yrPortfolio/reel + project experience | Certificate/Associate in Media Production (common…⇧ Strong