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Fastest States to Get Licensed as Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary
Compare shortest typical licensing path for Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary across states using CredentialCompass licensing and salary data.
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Estimated TimelineTop 10 fastest license states for Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary
Shortest typical licensing path| Rank | State | Estimated Timeline | Median Salary | Initial Fee | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | TennesseeTN | 2 months | $65,000 | See agency | View guide |
| #2 | HawaiiHI | 4 months | $129,330 | See agency | View guide |
| #3 | CaliforniaCA | 2 years | $105,980 | See agency | View guide |
| #4 | KentuckyKY | 3 yr | $63,540 | See agency | View guide |
| #5 | IndianaIN | 3.5 yr | $76,790 | See agency | View guide |
| #6 | ArkansasAR | 5 years | $63,620 | License Renewal (every 5 years): $75.00 | View guide |
| #7 | ColoradoCO | 3-7 years | $63,390 | See agency | View guide |
| #8 | MississippiMS | 1-17 years | $61,670 | See agency | View guide |
| #9 | NevadaNV | 1-18 years | $49,520 | See agency | View guide |
| #10 | WyomingWY | 1-18 years | $59,820 | See agency | View guide |
| #11 | NebraskaNE | 1-21 years | $67,180 | See agency | View guide |
| #12 | AlabamaAL | 16 years | $64,060 | See agency | View guide |
| #13 | IdahoID | 21 years | $63,290 | See agency | View guide |
| #14 | WashingtonWA | 38.5 yr | $77,310 | See agency | View guide |
| #15 | New HampshireNH | 75 yr | $83,100 | See agency | View guide |
| #16 | MinnesotaMN | 168.6 yr | $76,540 | See agency | View guide |
| #17 | OhioOH | 293.6 yr | $73,050 | See agency | View guide |
Methodology
This ranking sorts states by the shortest parsed licensing timeline. Timelines are estimates and can change with education track, exam scheduling, and board processing.
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