We spoke with several creative graduates to learn what unique roles theyve achieved with their art degrees.

For several years, Chon worked in advertising.

And while the business can be a rewarding and lucrative career for art majors, Chon wasnt feeling it.

A young woman poses with several dogs.

Courtesy of Lexi Frank Photography

She was frequently stressed by her job, so she turned to photography as a creative outlet.

Chon has been running her pet photography business for more than 10 years.

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Much to my fathers dismay, she added.

Now, 11 years in, I have built this business Im incredibly proud of, Frank says.

I do all my own design for marketing materials, website and any printed collateral.

I utilize my art-history background as well as my dance background to pose my clients and models.

The pay is good, and the perks are great: Ive traveled to Egypt (twice!

), Jamaica, Mexico, Puerto Rico, Italy, you name it.

Frank has also expanded her business to teach photographers through mentorships and internships.

Art Therapist

Rachel Brandoffs art degree took her on a route much different from photography.

Art therapy does require additional education.

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But after starting a family, Stelin looked for something a little less stressful.

She now owns her ownart studio in Bostonoffering classes to children and adults.

Rain Turner has led an unconventional career for an art major.

But life has a funny way of working out.

Turner is an editor at WDW magazine and a former editor at The Penny Hoarder.

During college, I created clothing and sold to local boutiques.

Turner earned that gig with About.com and for eight years, established herself as a DIY fashion expert online.

Through my writing career, I guess I did end up teaching art after all, Turner reflected.

If I hadnt pursued art, I wouldnt have a career in media.

Still not sure what to do with your art degree?

There are dozens of careers to explore, from fashion designer to printmaker to advertising specialist to museum curator.

The jobs for art majors are incredibly diverse you simply cant paint them all with the same brush.

Contributor Timothy Moore is a writer and editor in Cincinnati, Ohio.

He focuses on banks, loans and insurance for The Penny Hoarder.

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