Master of Arts [MA] Jobs, Scope, Salary in India 2024

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Master of Arts course scope in India and abroad are in high demand and a wide range for postgraduates to choose from such as teaching, media, education, theatre, hospitality, writing, research, etc. Master of Arts syllabus and subjects structure are comprehensive providing candidates with knowledge of social studies, history, language, psychology, politics, etc, depending on the specialization choosen by the student.

Career Prospects And Job Scope for Master of Arts

After the Master of Arts starting salary is in a decent figure, the average salary for a Master of Arts career in India for the postgraduates is around INR 7 LPA. The Master of Arts course has excellent career opportunities for graduates in the private and public sectors of various reputed organizations in India and abroad. Some of the best job vacancies for Master of Arts Freshers are:

Social Worker
Teacher
Journalist
Anchor
Actor
Project Manager
Lawyer
Director
Author
Politician
Economist

Areas of Recruitment For Master of Arts

Master of Arts postgraduates demand every area of recruitment, such as in hospitality, film industry, photography, writing, teaching, research thesis, theatre, counseling, architecture, law, politics, news, networking, and much more. Most private and public sectors of various reputed organizations working in India and abroad prefer Master of Arts postgraduates to work in India and abroad. Jobs for Master of Arts are in multiple fields with a perfect salary package. Some areas of recruitment for the course are:

Engineering
Education
Movies
Theatre
Media
Writing
Management
Analyst
Sales
Event Management
Tourism
Politics

Salary Packages for Master of Arts Graduates

Master of Arts average salary in India in public and private sectors of various reputed organizations is around INR 4.4 LPA. The MA salary in India might increase depending on the student's skills, techniques, and work experience. The table below contains the MA salary breakdown in India:

MA Salary in India	Amount
Highest Salary	INR 8 LPA
Lowest Salary	INR 2.5 LPA
Average Salary	INR 4.4 LPA

Source: PayScale

The table below contains the average salary for MA job profiles in India:

Designation	Average Salary
Economist	INR 1.6 LPA
Content Writer	INR 5 LPA
Historian	INR 6.5 LPA
Administrative Officer	INR 6 LPA
Professor	INR 5.5 LPA

Source: Paypal

MA Salary Abroad

MA is one of the most popular courses in the world, making it an attractive prospect for Indian students to pursue abroad. Students will have access to the best infrastructure, amenities, academic curriculums and faculties while pursuing an MA abroad.

The table below contains the list of MA salaries abroad for various designations:

Job Profile	Average Salary
Content Strategist	USD 77,000
Copy Writer	USD 76,214
Psychologist	USD 87,000
Clinical Director	USD 73,219
Communication Manager	USD 71,290

Source: PayScale

Career Scope of MA

MA is one of the most diverse courses in terms of, not just employment opportunities across various domains, but also the scope of higher education for graduates.

MA graduates find relevant jobs in their domain or find the appropriate course for further education. The scope of an MA is quite vast whether a graduate chooses to work or study further.

Courses After MA

Upon completion of the course, MA graduates study further if they choose to enhance their career profiles. There are many courses that a graduate can take up after completing MA. The most popular courses after MA are as follows:

PhD
MPhil
PG Diploma in Journalism

Career Options After MA

MA graduates have several employment options after graduation. Below are some of the popular job designations for MA graduates soon after graduation:

Content Strategist: Planning, designing, creating, editing, and publishing pertinent material based on the company's business objectives and users' demands are all part of the job description for a content strategist.
Copy Writer: Copywriters, often known as marketing writers, are in charge of creating compelling, understandable copy for various advertising platforms, including websites, print ads, and catalogues.
Psychologist: Diagnoses are made by evaluating current functioning; determining the need for treatment; assigning the proper treatment and providing a prognosis; monitoring the course of treatment; and determining risk management.
Historian: They collect historical information from a variety of places, such as archives, books, and relics. Determine the veracity and importance of historical material by analysing and interpreting it.

Government Jobs For Master of Arts Aspirants

A Master of Arts [MA] has high job priority and respect in almost every organization in the government sector. Master of Arts job scope in India, in the government sector for the graduates, is in a wide range and highly rewarding for the postgraduates. Some of the Master of Arts government jobs are as follows:

Job Profiles	Average Salary
Social Worker	INR 3 LPA
Research Associate	INR 4 LPA
Psychologist Consultant	INR 4 LPA

Source: Naukri

Private Jobs for Master of Arts Aspirants

As for jobs in the government sector, Master of Arts [MA] job opportunities for the private sector also hire many arts postgraduates. Accenture, Times Of India, NIE, schools, colleges, radio stations, human resource companies, law firms, film industry, Magazine writers, and others are among the top private firms that hire master of arts aspirants According to experts, some examples of jobs in reputed organizations in India in the private sector where a Master of Arts credential is valuable.

Job Profiles	Salary
Educator	INR 4 LPA
Public Relations Officer	INR 4 LPA
Content Writer	INR 5 LPA
Counselor	INR 3.5 LPA
Communication Manager	INR 6 LPA

Source: Paypal

Job Opportunities Abroad For Master of Arts

After studying Master of Arts [MA] in India and abroad, job opportunities are vast and good numbers for the graduates to choose from. Some of the very best Master of Arts salary packages with better jobs are Software Engineer, Actor, Translator, Travel Agents, Recruiter, Sales, Manager, Teacher and more.

Top Companies for MA Graduates

Check the list below for the top international companies that hire Master of Arts students:

Microsoft
Accenture
HR International
ACA
NIST
News Corp
ITI
IPA

Best Countries for MA Graduates

Below is the list of some of the best countries in the world which offer job opportunities to Master of Arts are:

Australia
USA
Singapore
United Kingdom
Belgium
Italy
France

Various Career Designations Abroad for Master of Arts Students

There is a good career improvement for the job scope of Master of Arts [MA] in India. Immediately after completing their degree, along with a decent annual salary package, students can work abroad. Some of the very best jobs offered to the postgraduates for Master of Arts to work abroad are:

Software Developer
Professor
Anchor
HR
Theatre Artist
Content Writer
Speaker
Social Media Marketer
Lawyer
Sales

Best MA Graduates

Master of Arts offers understanding in sociology, communication, psychology, history,etc. MA provides students with specialized insights into the practical and professional skills to work in corporate industries. Graduates can create a wide impact in our society as the knowledge they possess is very vital some of these graduates are mentioned below: