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Master of Arts Management Career Outcomes

Arts Management First Destination Outcomes

The dashboard below displays the job titles, organizations, and starting salaries of our Arts Management graduates. The table allows you to sort by year. 


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The Value of an Arts Management Degree

100%

Percentage of students in the most recent graduating class who received a job offer within six months of graduation.

$55,354

Average starting salary of our most recent graduating class.

20

Countries in which our more than 1,000 MAM alumni are employed.

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Curriculum to Career: Kathleen Dean

Kathleen Dean is the Director of Administration and Governance at the Washington National Opera. "The main benefit of my time [at Heinz] was that I felt so prepared to go into any sort of work situation," she said. "The breadth of classes that were offered really set me up for success in whatever position I was going to step into after graduation."

Dedicated Career Support, for the Duration of Your Career 

At Heinz College, we integrate career development into the student experience from the moment you arrive on campus. The Mary Beth and Miles Reidy Career Center provides personalized career coaching, resume and interview preparation, networking opportunities, employer connections, and job search support tailored to your goals and background. You'll work one-on-one with career advisors while gaining access to career fairs, employer information sessions, alumni mentors, on-campus recruiting opportunities, and a global network of organizations seeking the skills you'll gain at Heinz. Even after graduation, you have retain lifelong access to career services and resources.

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