Arts, A/V Technology & Communications

Forget what you've heard about starving artists. The arts, audio and video technology, and communications professions lead to exciting, rewarding careers.

• Annual salaries for audio/video technicians and camera operators range from $27,000 to more than $50,000, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
• According to a recent graduate survey, the average entry-level annual pay is $29,000 plus benefits for graphic design careers.
• Many in this field work independently - nearly 65 percent of people who pursue art or communications as a career are self-employed.