Arts, Sciences, and Technology

Employment of recreational therapists is projected to grow 3% from 2024 to 2034, about as fast as the average for all occupations. About 1,300 openings for recreational therapists are projected each year, on average, over the decade. Many of those openings are expected to result from the need to replace workers who transfer to different occupations or exit the labor force, such as to retire ( Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2025).

Class of 2024 nationwide bachelor's degree graduates in visual and performing arts programs (all types) reported the following graduation outcomes to the National Association of Colleges and Employers:

• 63.7% employed
• 14.4% enrolled in continuing education (e.g. graduate school)
• 16.9% seeking employment

According to the IU Indianapolis First Destination Survey in 2024, the average starting salary for graduates from the Herron School of Art and Design was $40,937, and the median was $40,000.

Class of 2024 nationwide bachelor's degree graduates in visual and performing arts programs (all types) reported a mean starting salary of $47,560 (National Association of Colleges and Employers).

The national median annual salary for recreational therapists was $60,280 in 2024 ( Occupational Outlook Handbook ).

(This section is intended for informational purposes, not prediction of actual salary.)

Some music therapy majors pursue graduate or professional school to work in areas such as clinical or counseling psychology, research, or medicine. Many others obtain graduate degrees in music therapy, school counseling, music theory, and music composition.

Employment of medical scientists is projected to grow 9% from 2024 to 2034, much faster than the average for all occupations.About 9,600 openings for medical scientists are projected each year, on average, over the decade. Many of those openings are expected to result from the need to replace workers who transfer to different occupations or exit the labor force, such as to retire ( Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2025).

Class of 2024 nationwide bachelor's degree graduates in neurobiology and neurosciences programs reported the following graduation outcomes to the National Association of Colleges and Employers:

• 47.1% employed
• 36.2% enrolled in continuing education (e.g. graduate school)
• 6.3% seeking employment

According to the IUPUI (now called IU Indianapolis) First Destination Survey in 2024, the average starting salary reported for graduates from the IU School of Science was $49,989, and the median salary was $44,512.

Class of 2024 nationwide bachelor's degree graduates in neurobiology and neurosciences programs reported a mean starting salary of $47,560 (National Association of Colleges and Employers).

The national median salary for medical scientists was $100,590 in 2024 ( Occupational Outlook Handbook).

(This section is intended for informational purposes, not prediction of actual salary.)

Graduates in neuroscience often pursue advanced degrees in the following areas:

• Dentistry
• Exercise physiology
• Medicine
• Pharmacy
• Physical therapy
• Physician assistant
• Public health

Overall employment of craft and fine artists is projected to show little or no change from 2024 to 2034. Despite limited employment growth, about 4,400 openings for craft and fine artists are projected each year, on average, over the decade. Most of those openings are expected to result from the need to replace workers who transfer to different occupations or exit the labor force, such as to retire ( Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2025).

Class of 2024 nationwide bachelor's degree graduates in fine and studio arts (all types) reported the following graduation outcomes to the National Association of Colleges and Employers:

• 61.8% employed
• 15.5% enrolled in continuing education (e.g. graduate school)
• 16.8% seeking employment

According to the IU Indianapolis First Destination Survey in 2024, the average starting salary for graduates from the Herron School of Art and Design was $40,937, and the median was $40,000.

Class of 2024 nationwide bachelor's degree graduates in fine and studio arts (all types) reported a mean starting salary of $43,639 (National Association of Colleges and Employers).

The national median annual salary for craft and fine artists $56,260 in 2024 ( Occupational Outlook Handbook).

(This section is intended for informational purposes, not prediction of actual salary.)

Fine arts majors often pursue advanced degrees in the following areas:

• Art education
• Art history
• Art therapy
• Arts administration
• Fine arts
• Museum studies

Employment of photographers is projected to grow 2% from 2024 to 2034, slower than the average for all occupations. Despite limited employment growth, about 12,700 openings for photographers are projected each year, on average, over the decade. Most of those openings are expected to result from the need to replace workers who transfer to different occupations or exit the labor force, such as to retire ( Occupational Outlook Handbook , 2025).

Class of 2024 nationwide bachelor's degree graduates in film/video and photographic arts programs reported the following graduation outcomes to the National Association of Colleges and Employers:

• 63.1% employed
• 8.3% enrolled in continuing education (e.g. graduate school)
• 23.0% seeking employment

According to the IU Indianapolis First Destination Survey in 2024, the average starting salary for graduates from the Herron School of Art and Design was $40,937, and the median was $40,000.

Class of 2024 nationwide bachelor's degree graduates in film/video and photographic arts programs reported a mean starting salary of $47,583 (National Association of Colleges and Employers).

The national median salary for photographers was $42,520 in 2024 ( Occupational Outlook Handbook).

(This section is intended for informational purposes, not prediction of actual salary.)

Fine arts majors often pursue advanced degrees in the following areas:

• Art education
• Art history
• Art therapy
• Arts administration
• Fine arts
• Museum studies

Overall employment of physicists and astronomers is projected to grow 4% from 2024 to 2034, about as fast as the average for all occupations. About 1,800 openings for physicists and astronomers are projected each year, on average, over the decade. Many of those openings are expected to result from the need to replace workers who transfer to different occupations or exit the labor force, such as to retire ( Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2025).

Class of 2024 nationwide bachelor's degree graduates in physics reported the following graduation outcomes to the National Association of Colleges and Employers:

• 42.6% employed
• 40.5% enrolled in continuing education (e.g. graduate school)
• 9.7% seeking employment

According to the IUPUI (now called IU Indianapolis) First Destination Survey in 2024, the average starting salary reported for graduates from the IU School of Science was $49,989, and the median salary was $44,512.

Class of 2024 nationwide bachelor's degree graduates in physics reported a mean starting salary of $73,949 (National Association of Colleges and Employers).

The national median annual salary for physicists and astronomers was $166,290 in 2024 ( Occupational Outlook Handbook).

(This section is intended for informational purposes, not prediction of actual salary.)

Physicists and astronomers typically need a Ph.D. for jobs in research and academia, and a master’s degree is expected for some roles.

Typical paths include:

• Astronomy
• Engineering
• Physics
• Other natural sciences