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Models
Model garments or other apparel and accessories for prospective buyers at fashion shows, private showings, or retail establishments. May pose for photos to be used in magazines or advertisements. May pose as subject for paintings, sculptures, and other types of artistic expression.
Other titles employers use
Art Class Model · Art Model · Artist's Model · Figure Model · Fine Arts Model · Life Drawing Model · Model · Nude Model
Inside the work
What you would actually do.
The responsibility that defines the role, before job titles and workplaces change the details.
- Pose for artists and photographers.
Who it suits
Would this work hold your attention?
This career often appeals to people drawn to creative, practical and persuading work.
- Creative
- Making, designing, writing, or performing without one set answer
- Practical
- Building, repairing, using tools, or working outdoors
- Persuading
- Leading, selling, starting projects, or making a case
Working day
Picture yourself doing it.
These measures show how much of the day involves people, movement, conversation, and hands-on work.
| Measure | Out of 5 | What that means here |
|---|---|---|
| Close to other people | 3.3 | Shared rooms, but not shoulder to shoulder |
| On your feet | 2.6 | Mostly seated |
| Talking face to face | 4.0 | A regular part of the day |
| Working with your hands | 1.5 | Little of the day |
Preparation
How people prepare for this work.
Most employers do not ask for a formal credential. Other routes may also lead into the field.
- High school or less 94%
- A four-year degree 4%
- A certificate or some college 2%
Tools of the work
Technology you may use.
- Web page creation and editing software
- Internet browser software
- Operating system software
- Spreadsheet software
- Office suite software
- Presentation software
- Word processing software
- Instant messaging software
Opportunity near you
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Choose a state to compare the size of the field, annual openings, and expected hiring change.
- People doing this work
- 150
- Job openings each year
- 30
- Expected hiring change, 2022–2032
- 7.1%
Compare every available state
| State | People doing it | Job openings each year | Expected change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ohio | 150 | 30 | 7.1% |
| Florida | 70 | 10 | 16.7% |
| Washington | 70 | 10 | — |
| Oregon | 50 | 10 | — |
| New Jersey | 40 | 10 | — |
| Colorado | 20 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Idaho | 10 | 0 | — |
| Wisconsin | 10 | 0 | — |
Career to college
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Where to study
Colleges with strong activity in these fields.
Start with program size, admission, and likely cost. Open a college for the full picture.
Fashion Institute of Technology
- Degrees each year
- 481
- Admit rate
- 58%
- Annual cost after aid
- $20,000
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Open college OHKent State University at Kent
- Degrees each year
- 232
- Admit rate
- 87%
- Annual cost after aid
- $17,000
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Open college PASaint Joseph's University
- Degrees each year
- 133
- Admit rate
- 86%
- Annual cost after aid
- $24,000
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Open college TXUniversity of North Texas
- Degrees each year
- 108
- Admit rate
- 72%
- Annual cost after aid
- $14,000
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Open college NYMarist College
- Degrees each year
- 104
- Admit rate
- 65%
- Annual cost after aid
- $36,000
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Open college GAUniversity of Georgia
- Degrees each year
- 82
- Admit rate
- 37%
- Annual cost after aid
- $13,000
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Open college TXTexas State University
- Degrees each year
- 67
- Admit rate
- 89%
- Annual cost after aid
- $14,000
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Open college TXTexas Christian University
- Degrees each year
- 58
- Admit rate
- 43%
- Annual cost after aid
- $18,000
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