Visual/Performing Arts - Masters Research/PhD Graduates

Table summary

  • Out of masters research/PhD graduates in the field of visual/performing arts, 42.5 per cent were male and 57.5 per cent were female.
  • The median age of masters research/PhD graduates in the field of visual/performing arts, was 42 years.
  • Overall, 57.5 per cent of masters research/PhD graduates in the field of visual/performing arts, were available for full-time employment after graduation, with a further 5.9 per cent in full-time study, 24.7 per cent in part-time or casual employment, and 11.0 per cent unavailable for full-time study or work.
  • Out of masters research/PhD graduates in the field of visual/performing arts who were available for full-time employment, 65.9 per cent were in full-time employment.
  • The median salary for masters research/PhD graduates in the field of visual/performing arts was $72,000.

What are the characteristics of masters research/PhD graduates?

Males Females Total
Survey responses: visual/performing arts 93 126 219
Sex: visual/performing arts (%)~ 42.5 57.5 100
Sex: all fields of education (%)~ 44.8 55.1 100
Median age: masters research/PhD graduates (years) 42 43 42
Median age: all fields of education (years) 35 35 35

What are masters research/PhD graduates doing after graduation?

Available for full-time employment (%) 68.8 49.2 57.5
In further full-time study (%) 5.4 6.3 5.9
Part-time or casual employment (%) 20.4 27.8 24.7
Unavailable for full-time study or work (%) 5.4 15.1 11.0
Of those available for full-time employment:
In full-time employment: visual/performing arts (%) 71.9 59.7 65.9
In full-time employment: all fields of education (%) 80.0 77.5 78.7

Most frequently reported occupations:

1. Education Professionals
2. Arts and Media Professionals
3. Business, Human Resource and Marketing Professionals

What are masters research/PhD graduates in full-time employment earning?

Median salary: visual/performing arts $73,500 $70,000 $72,000
Median salary: all fields of education $80,000 $78,000 $80,000

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