http://www.careersandeducation.com/degrees-in-art Comments for "Degrees in Art" en http://www.careersandeducation.com/degrees-in-art <u><h2 style="color: #00cc33">Earnings Potential</h2></u> <p> According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the median annual earnings of salaried fine artists, including painters, sculptors, and illustrators, were $38,060 in May 2004. The middle 50 percent earned between $25,990 and $51,730. The lowest 10 percent earned less than $17,390, and the highest 10 percent earned more than $68,860. Earnings for self-employed artists vary widely. Some charge only a nominal fee while they gain experience and build a reputation for their work. </p> <p> <u><h2 style="color: #00cc33">Art Facts at a glance</h2></u> </p> <ul> <li>About 63 percent of artists and related workers are self-employed. </li> <li>Keen competition is expected for both salaried jobs and freelance work; the number of qualified workers exceeds the number of available openings because the arts attract many talented people with creative ability. </li> <li>Artists usually develop their skills through a bachelor's degree program or other postsecondary training in art or design. </li> <li>Earnings for self-employed artists vary widely; some well-established artists earn more than salaried artists, while others find it difficult to rely solely on income earned from selling art. </li> </ul> <p> <u><h2 style="color: #00cc33">Summary of what this degree entails</h2></u> </p><p><a href="http://www.careersandeducation.com/degrees-in-art">read more</a></p> http://www.careersandeducation.com/degrees-in-art#comment Art Fri, 10 Nov 2006 16:41:14 -0500 administrator 1969 at http://www.careersandeducation.com