The average annual wage of the occupations is $125,920 and $61 per hour. 3 vocational programs could be taken for the Art Directors career. Based on BLS data, a total of 51,200 employees were employed in the Occupation.
The 2024 average tuition over the programs for preparing Art Directors is $12,844. The average length of the programs is 810 hours and the average completion time is 11.17 months.
The following 3 vocational programs are required or helpful to prepare Art Directors.
The tuition, program length, and completion time program information is average amounts over all schools that offer each program. This information is only for vocational programs (i.e. certificate programs) and not for bachelor's or graduate degrees.
| Program Name | Number of Schools | Tuition & Fees | Books & Supplies | Program Lengths | Avg. Completion Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Digital Arts | 57 | $30,793 | - | 750 Hours | 8.00 Months |
| Graphic Design | 191 | $12,844 | $2,215 | 870 Hours | 14.33 Months |
| Intermedia/Multimedia | 8 | $37,678 | - | - | - |
The following 17 occupations are related to Art Directors.
| Occupation | Total Employees | Annual Wages | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marketing Managers | 369K | $166,410 | $80 |
| Project Management Specialists | 948K | $104,920 | $50 |
| Management Analysts | 838K | $115,530 | $56 |
| Computer Occupations, All Other | 437K | $112,430 | $54 |
| Librarians and Media Collections Specialists | 134K | $68,570 | $33 |
| Instructional Coordinators | 207K | $77,200 | $37 |
| Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators | 10,910 | $71,420 | $34 |
| Special Effects Artists and Animators | 29,940 | $109,630 | $53 |
| Graphic Designers | 213K | $64,700 | $31 |
| Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers | 176K | $39,040 | $19 |
| Set and Exhibit Designers | 10,090 | $67,170 | $32 |
| Producers and Directors | 154K | $107,170 | $52 |
| Music Directors and Composers | 10,770 | $87,840 | $42 |
| Public Relations Specialists | 276K | $77,720 | $37 |
| Writers and Authors | 49,450 | $87,590 | $42 |
| Photographers | 53,630 | $53,380 | $26 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Workers, Except Gambling Services | 88,140 | $50,650 | $24 |
The following 246 schools offer the vocational programs and certificate courses for preparing Art Directors. The list includes some 4-year colleges that have certificate or associate programs for the career.