All Career Profiles

Multimedia Artist or Animator

  • About 60 percent of multimedia artists and animators are self-employed.
  • Keen competition is expected for both salaried jobs and freelance work because the arts attract many talented people with creative ability.
  • Artists usually develop their skills through a bachelor's degree program or other postsecondary training in art or design.
  • 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 their services.
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Art Director

  • About 60 percent of art directors are self-employed.
  • Keen competition is expected for both salaried jobs and freelance work because the arts attract many talented people with creative ability.
  • Artists usually develop their skills through a bachelor's degree program or other postsecondary training in art or design.
  • 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 their services.
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Craft Artist

  • About 60 percent of craft artists are self-employed.
  • Keen competition is expected for both salaried jobs and freelance work because the arts attract many talented people with creative ability.
  • Artists usually develop their skills through a bachelor's degree program or other postsecondary training in art or design.
  • 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.
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Fine Artist

  • About 60 percent of fine artists are self-employed.
  • Keen competition is expected for both salaried jobs and freelance work because the arts attract many talented people with creative ability.
  • Artists usually develop their skills through a bachelor's degree program or other postsecondary training in art or design.
  • 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.
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Medical and Public Health Social Worker

  • Employment is projected to grow much faster than the average for all occupations.
  • About 80 percent of jobs were in healthcare and social assistance industries, and 15 percent in federal, state, and local governments.
  • While a bachelor's degree is necessary for entry-level positions, a master's degree in social work or a related field is necessary for some positions.
  • Job prospects are expected to be favorable, particularly for social workers who specialize in the aging population or work in rural areas.
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Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Worker

  • Employment is projected to grow much faster than the average for all occupations.
  • About 80 percent of jobs were in healthcare and social assistance industries, and 15 percent in federal, state, and local governments.
  • While a bachelor's degree is necessary for entry-level positions, a master's degree in social work or a related field is necessary for some positions.
  • Job prospects are expected to be favorable, particularly for social workers who specialize in the aging population or work in rural areas.
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Child, Family and School Social Worker

  • Employment is projected to grow about as fast as the average for all occupations.
  • About 42 percent of jobs were in federal, state, and local governments; 38 percent in healthcare and social assistance industries; and 16 percent in educational services industries.
  • While a bachelor's degree is necessary for entry-level positions, a master's degree in social work or a related field is necessary for some positions.
  • Job prospects are expected to be favorable, particularly for social workers who work in rural areas.
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Marriage and Family Counselor

  • People interested in counseling should have a strong desire to help others and should be able to inspire respect, trust, and confidence.
  • Education and training requirements vary by State and specialty, but a master’s degree is required to become a licensed counselor.
  • Job opportunities should be favorable as job openings are expected to exceed the number of graduates from counseling programs.
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Substance Abuse and Behavioral Disorder Counselor

  • People interested in counseling should have a strong desire to help others and should be able to inspire respect, trust, and confidence.
  • Education and training requirements vary by State and specialty, but a master’s degree is required to become a licensed counselor.
  • Job opportunities should be favorable as job openings are expected to exceed the number of graduates from counseling programs.
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Mental Health Counselor

  • People interested in counseling should have a strong desire to help others and should be able to inspire respect, trust, and confidence.
  • Education and training requirements vary by State and specialty, but a master’s degree is required to become a licensed counselor.
  • Job opportunities should be favorable as job openings are expected to exceed the number of graduates from counseling programs.
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