Only 10% of arts graduates are able to earn a living as working artists?
The economy can only accommodate a certain number of artists. It seems that too many are studying art . There aren’t enough jobs in that field to accommodate the numbers who want to study art.
It’s just how the economy works. I’m sure the same could be found among those who major in philosophy or English or gender studies programs.
Anyone who wants to major in art in college needs to know their job prospects aren’t good.
An arts degree and five bucks will get you a Starbucks.
My Dad used to say, “Son, that and a dime will get you a cup of coffee” when he described something as worthless.
But coffee’s not a dime anymore.