Arts & Media Management at Austin Community College District

Austin, TX · Public · Associate Degree · Arts, Entertainment,and Media Management

serving a student body of 25,969 in Austin, TX.

Program Analysis

Austin Community College District's Arts & Media Management program produces graduates earning $22,265/yr — within striking distance of the $24,814 national average for this trade.

With a 71.6x return on tuition over ten years, the financial case for this program is compelling by virtually any measure.

Career paths for Arts & Media Management carry above-average AI exposure (52% of tasks). The 40% scenario spread means the difference between optimistic and pessimistic outcomes is substantial.

Loan repayment is a non-issue here — $10,500 in median debt clears fast against $22,265 in annual earnings.

Arts & Media Management is offered at just 4 schools in our analysis. Austin Community College District's #2 ranking should be read in that context.

The $22,265-to-$36,420 earnings arc over five years reflects a 64% gain — well above average career growth for trade school graduates.

For students considering alternatives, 4 registered apprenticeship programs align with Arts & Media Management careers — offering paid training instead of tuition costs.

51 /100
TradeSchoolOutlook Score
42
Low End
51
Score
55
High End
Earnings $22,265/yr (-10% vs median)
AI-Proof Moderate (48% shielded)
Job Market Very Large (135,000 openings/yr)

Earnings Overview

Projected 10-Year Earnings
$391K
12.0% annual growth
Earnings Multiple (In-State)
76.6x
10-year earnings ÷ tuition
Viable Career Paths
5 of 5
Occupations with strong AI resilience

Projected 10-Year Earnings

Based on actual graduate salary data and Bureau of Labor Statistics growth projections.

Program Tuition (In-State)
$5,100
Out-of-state: $21,180
Median Debt at Graduation
$10,500
5.7 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$36,420
64% growth from Year 1

Top Career Paths

Top career paths for Arts & Media Management graduates by median salary.

Career Path Median Salary Growth AI-ProofAI
Managers, all other $136,550 +4.5% 53%
Agents and business managers of artists, performers, and athletes $96,310 +8.7% 46%
Producers and directors $83,480 +4.9% 58%
Managers, all other
$136,550
+4.5% growth 53% AI-proof
Agents and business managers of artists, performers, and athletes
$96,310
+8.7% growth 46% AI-proof
Producers and directors
$83,480
+4.9% growth 58% AI-proof

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Arts & Media Management Career Guide

See the full career breakdown for Arts & Media Management — job titles, salary ranges, and growth projections for graduates from Austin Community College District and 3 other schools.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the TradeSchoolOutlook Score for Arts & Media Management at Austin Community College District?
At 51/100, Austin Community College District's Arts & Media Management program delivers middling returns. School cost and personal fit become important decision factors.
What's the AI risk for Arts & Media Management graduates from Austin Community College District?
Our scenarios model 52% of Arts & Media Management tasks as AI-exposed. That doesn't mean job loss — it means role evolution. Austin Community College District's 51/100 score weights this risk into the overall assessment.
Should I consider an apprenticeship over a Arts & Media Management program at Austin Community College District?
The DOL recognizes 4 apprenticeship pathways related to Arts & Media Management. For students weighing Austin Community College District's program cost against alternatives, apprenticeships offer zero-tuition entry with paid employment from day one.
What's the job market like for Arts & Media Management from Austin Community College District?
With approximately 135,000 annual openings across mapped careers, Arts & Media Management offers a very large employment pool. Austin Community College District graduates enter a market shaped by consistent replacement demand and industry growth.
Data from College Scorecard, BLS, and AI resilience research. Methodology & sources →