| Graduates with arts degrees often feel some | | | | - 81%). This compared favorably with those in |
| difficulties to determine their career goal in the initial | | | | Commerce (60%) and those with technical or |
| stage. In general view, most of jobs seem to suit the | | | | vocational diplomas from colleges and technical |
| arts degree graduates but when come to decide a | | | | institutes (24 - 35%). |
| career goal, it seem like hard to define one. Unlike | | | | Myth 3: A Bachelor of Arts degree is a waste of time |
| graduates from science and technology fields, | | | | and money and does not earn as much money as a |
| graduates from the arts fields feel that their program | | | | bachelor degree in science and technology. |
| of study hasn't necessarily prepared them for specific | | | | Fact 3: According to a job survey report from |
| jobs or careers. Many arts degree graduates become | | | | "Express News" of University Alberta, Those with a |
| apprehensive once graduation approaches. | | | | general arts degree do well in the long term, although |
| Are these the facts of art degrees? Is pursuing an art | | | | initially they may not make as much as graduates of |
| degree a waste of money and will only get you a job | | | | professional faculties, what's really striking is the gains |
| flipping burgers? These popular art degree's myths | | | | they make over five years, the gap starts to close. |
| affect many students who are interested in art | | | | This is because Arts graduates emerge with highly |
| degrees and they stop moving their step into art fields | | | | developed research, communication, creative |
| and force themselves to take science & | | | | problem-solving and critical thinking skills that are in high |
| technology related degrees for a brighter future. | | | | demand because they are difficult to teach in the |
| The Facts versus Myths | | | | workplace. Many employers want this type of |
| In actual, the facts are contrary to the popular art | | | | well-rounded employee, who can be trained for more |
| degree myths, a variety of career possibilities await art | | | | specific skills. |
| graduates, almost half of all job vacancies available to | | | | Arts Degree Students Are In Demand |
| new graduates are open to students with arts | | | | Almost 50% of job markets are opened for students |
| degrees. These employers are particularly interested in | | | | with arts degrees. Many of these jobs are within Arts |
| transferable skills. | | | | students' reach upon graduation, particular if they have |
| Let review the true facts of these popular art degree | | | | already identified their unique interests and abilities. |
| myths and you will realize that you are totally | | | | Career opportunities for Arts degree graduates are |
| employable with your Arts degree and arts degree | | | | ranging from non-profit, to private business and to |
| graduates are really in high demand in the jobs market | | | | government sectors; examples of job titles held by |
| with well-paying positions. | | | | Arts graduates are: |
| Myth 1: A Bachelor of Arts degree is not enough to | | | | - Manager |
| find a well-paying, interesting job. You need to go to | | | | - Events Planner |
| Law School, the Faculty of Education, or a technical | | | | - Advertising Executive |
| training institute to be competitive for professional | | | | - Program Coordinator |
| employment. | | | | - Counselor |
| Fact 1: Based salary survey conducted in 2006, | | | | - Marketing Professional |
| average salary for bachelor's arts degree graduates in | | | | - Facilitator |
| various job fields at United States are ranging from | | | | - Corporate Trainer |
| $32,000 to $55,000 annually, without having any further | | | | |
| college or university study. | | | | In Summary |
| Myth 2: A Bachelor of Arts degree will get you a job | | | | Arts degree graduates are in demand in the job |
| of flipping burgers. | | | | markets, a variety of career possibilities are awaiting |
| Fact 2: Based recent job survey conducted by a | | | | for art degree graduates at a well-paying level and |
| well-known survey company, arts graduates are often | | | | expandable career future. |
| employed in a professional or managerial capacity (50 | | | | |