Career fit quiz

Is Art, Drama and Music Professor the Right Career for You?

A quick, free 8-question quiz to see how well the art, drama and music professor career fits your personality, preferences and goals.

Updated By the Career Education Institute Curriculum Team
How this quiz works

Rate how much you agree with each statement. The quiz compares your answers with the realities of the art, drama and music professor job and gives you an honest fit score in under two minutes. Nothing is saved or sent anywhere.

Statement 1 of 8I’m a working artist or musician
Statement 2 of 8I love teaching
Statement 3 of 8I give helpful critiques
Statement 4 of 8I want time for my own work
Statement 5 of 8I don’t mind evening events
Statement 6 of 8I can compete for jobs
Statement 7 of 8I’m willing to spend about 6–9 years after high school training for this career
Statement 8 of 8A typical salary around $78,620 a year would meet my needs

What this career really involves

Art, drama and music teachers, postsecondary, teach courses in fine arts, music and theater, and create and perform their own work.

  • Teach studio, performance or theory courses
  • Give critiques and lessons
  • Direct ensembles or productions
  • Create and exhibit work
  • Mentor students

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