by our College Data Analytics TeamLearn the essential details every community/environmental/socially-engaged art major should know — including career paths, salary data, the skills you will develop, and the best colleges offering community/environmental/socially-engaged art programs.
In the U.S., community/environmental/socially-engaged art draws strong interest, with 12 degrees awarded annually.
Our 2026 Best Community/Environmental/Socially-Engaged Art Schools ranking analyzes these 7 schools to determine the best overall colleges for community/environmental/socially-engaged art students. Continue reading to check out one of our many unbiased rankings of community/environmental/socially-engaged art programs later in this article.
Studies in Community/Environmental/Socially-Engaged Art emphasize a specific mix of skills, knowledge, and abilities — derived from O*NET surveys of workers in the occupations community/environmental/socially-engaged art graduates commonly enter.
Skills built by a community/environmental/socially-engaged art program reflects the day-to-day work of related occupations:
According to O*NET, a community/environmental/socially-engaged art major emphasizes the following knowledge areas:
There are several community/environmental/socially-engaged art degree levels. The table below shows the typical length of the most common levels, and how many graduates earn each one.
| Degree | Typical Program Length | Graduates Annually |
|---|---|---|
| Certificate | Varies | 1 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 4 years | 10 |
| Master’s Degree | 1-3 years | 1 |
People currently working in careers related to community/environmental/socially-engaged art tend to have obtained the following education levels.
| Level of Education | Percentage of Workers |
|---|---|
| Master’s degree | 43.8% |
| Doctoral degree | 27.4% |
| Bachelor’s degree | 16.8% |
| Some college courses | 5.0% |
| High school diploma or equivalent | 3.7% |
| Post-master’s certificate | 1.4% |
| Associate’s degree (or other 2-year) | 1.2% |
| Post-baccalaureate certificate | 0.6% |
See the chart below to get an idea of what level of education most of those in community/environmental/socially-engaged art careers hold.
Source: ONET Online education / training / experience requirements.*
A degree in community/environmental/socially-engaged art can lead to numerous career paths. These are some of the most common occupations related to community/environmental/socially-engaged art.
The following options are some of the most in-demand careers related to community/environmental/socially-engaged art.
| Occupation | Projected Jobs | Expected Growth |
|---|---|---|
| Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary | 1,074,154 | 9.1% |
| Artists and Related Workers, All Other | 427,793 | 13.9% |
| Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators | 147,527 | -4.1% |
Salaries for community/environmental/socially-engaged art graduates vary widely by occupation. The following table shows the top highest-paying careers community/environmental/socially-engaged art grads often go into.
| Occupation | Median Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Artists and Related Workers, All Other | $83,610 |
| Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators | $69,338 |
| Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary | $46,983 |
With 7 different community/environmental/socially-engaged art programs to choose from, finding the best fit can be a challenge. We have analyzed these schools to produce unbiased community/environmental/socially-engaged art school rankings to help you.
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| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Community/Environmental/Socially-Engaged Art | 12 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Design and Applied Arts | 38,798 |
| Fine and Studio Arts | 37,770 |
| Music | 25,853 |
| Film/Video and Photographic Arts | 18,927 |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft | 16,640 |
| Visual and Performing Arts, General | 7,225 |
| Arts, Entertainment, and Media Management | 4,430 |
| Dance | 3,274 |
| Visual and Performing Arts, Other | 941 |
| Crafts/Craft Design, Folk Art and Artisanry | 67 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.
