UGA Specific Information for Art Education

The BFA in Art Education degree is ideally suited for students with a serious interest in art and a desire to share that interest with others. The program prepares students to teach in PK-12 educational settings, with an emphasis on school settings but with opportunities to explore museum and community settings as well.



Class of 2023 Career Outcomes for Art Education *

** Includes Self-Employed


Campus Resources


Additional UGA Career Center Recommendations


Additional Career Research Resources

O*NET Online – The O*NET database includes information on skills, abilities, knowledge, work activities, and interests associated with over 900 occupations.  

My Next Move – An interactive tool for students and job seekers to learn more about their career options.  

Occupational Outlook Handbook – The OOH is a career resource offering information on the hundreds of occupations that provide most of jobs in the United States.  

Vault – Vault.com provides in-depth intelligence on what it’s really like to work in an industry, company, or profession – and how to position yourself to land that job.  

Candid Career – This resource provides you with access to thousands of informational video interviews with real professionals through an easy-to-use website.  

UGA Mentor Program – Connect with a mentor (alumni, faculty, staff) to research and explore industries and careers. Research industries and careers by connecting with a mentor for a quick chat or formal 16-week mentorship through the UGA Mentor Program.  

Interstride - Interstride is an interactive tool for both international and domestic students to enhance their international experience and employment potential. The platform consists of job-listings, hiring trends, employer information, self-assessments, and up-to-date immigration guidance. 

Glassdoor - Glassdoor is a free jobs and career community that offers an inside look at jobs and companies through "employee generated content" – anonymous salaries, company reviews, interview questions, and more – all posted by employees and job seekers.  

Steppingblocks - Research your future career with real-world stats about your major, your interests, and your dream job title with career and education searches designed to find your best path based on millions of others. It’s data-powered career exploration for doers like you.


Employment Websites

GENERAL:

  • Handshake (scroll down to the bottom of the page; login with your UGA MyID and password)  

  • LinkedIn (this popular networking site also has a job board!) 

  • Idealist (non-profit jobs) 

  • USAJobs (federal jobs) 

MAJOR/CAREER SPECIFIC:


Professional Associations/Resources


Employers/Position Title Reported by Class of 2023 Art Education majors

The information below represents employers and position titles from the Class of 2023 Career Outcomes Survey. To view historical Career Outcomes for this major, click here and select "Historical Data" from the navigation menu.

Employer Position Title(s)
Barrow County School District Art Teacher
Jackson County School District Special Education Co-Teacher
Marietta City School District Elementary School Art Teacher
Oconee County School District Primary School Substitute Teacher
Oconee County School District Art Teacher
Savannah Chatham County School District Art Teacher
* denotes no responses received.

*Source: Areas above marked with an Asterisk (*) have been created utilizing data taken from the UGA Career Outcomes Survey. The "Employers Hiring...," "Job Titles of...," "Career Outcomes for...," and "Graduate/Professional Schools and Programs..." information listed above represent UGA Class of 2023 Graduates. The lists are not exhaustive and therefore do not represent all potential career options. Click here for more detailed Career Outcomes information regarding this major.

Possible Employers Who May Hire UGA Art Education Majors

Barrow County School District | Butts County School District | Claire Parrish Pottery | Clarke County School District | Coweta County School District | DeKalb County School District | Equity Charter System | Freedom To Grow Unschool | Gwinnett County Public School District | KIPP STRIVE Academy | Lyndon House Arts Center | Teach for America | Walker County School District

Possible Job Titles for UGA Art Education Majors

Art Teacher | Ceramic Artist | Long Term Substitute Teacher | Mentor | Student Teacher | Teacher

Graduate/Professional Schools attended by Class of 2023 Art Education majors

The information below represents graduate/professional schools and programs reported through the Class of 2023 Career Outcomes Survey. To view historical Career Outcomes for this major, click here and select "Historical Data" from the navigation menu.

Graduate School Program(s)
* denotes no responses received.