Fine and Studio Arts at Athens State University
Athens, AL · Bachelor's Degree · about 11 graduates a year
Athens State University graduates in fine and studio arts earn 2% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating.
How Athens State University Compares for Fine and Studio Arts
All 423 colleges reporting fine and studio arts earnings at this degree level, ranked by median pay four years after graduation. “Wage-adjusted” divides pay by the square root of the state’s wage index so colleges in low-wage states aren’t penalized for local pay.
| # | College | 4 yrs after | Wage-adjusted | Adj. rank | 1 yr after |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | University of Southern California Los Angeles, CA | $72,428 | $65,905 | #2 | $50,161 |
| 2 | Dartmouth College Hanover, NH | $68,523 | $63,117 | #3 | $30,246 |
| 3 | University of Michigan-Ann Arbor Ann Arbor, MI | $66,846 | $70,481 | #1 | $31,367 |
| 4 | Vassar College Poughkeepsie, NY | $63,418 | $60,361 | #4 | $19,790 |
| 5 | Sacred Heart University Fairfield, CT | $61,998 | $55,818 | #14 | — |
| 6 | Connecticut College New London, CT | $61,321 | $55,208 | #15 | $36,564 |
| 7 | Brown University Providence, RI | $60,985 | $60,064 | #5 | $23,180 |
| 8 | Ramapo College of New Jersey Mahwah, NJ | $60,757 | $53,325 | #24 | $44,529 |
| 9 | Fordham University Bronx, NY | $60,515 | $57,598 | #11 | $35,929 |
| 10 | Binghamton University Vestal, NY | $60,299 | $57,392 | #12 | $25,751 |
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| 237 | Florida International University Miami, FL | $40,653 | $43,270 | #169 | $22,334 |
| 238 | Agnes Scott College Decatur, GA | $40,587 | $42,016 | #198 | — |
| 239 | Rhode Island School of Design Providence, RI | $40,568 | $39,955 | #259 | $16,510 |
| 240 | Athens State University Athens, AL | $40,502 | $45,973 | #107 | $38,006 |
| 241 | University of California-Davis Davis, CA | $40,453 | $36,810 | #332 | $22,700 |
| 242 | Missouri Southern State University Joplin, MO | $40,402 | $43,319 | #166 | $29,309 |
| 243 | Missouri State University-Springfield Springfield, MO | $40,386 | $43,302 | #168 | $24,024 |
Other Majors at Athens State University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer and Information Sciences | $102,639 | $78,435 | #107 of 459 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $67,349 | $49,436 | #468 of 1176 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $63,516 | $46,577 | #646 of 796 |
| Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services | $63,342 | $63,754 | #24 of 37 |
| Mathematics | — | $57,584 | — |
| Biology | $56,511 | $36,907 | #469 of 841 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $55,507 | $50,903 | #169 of 476 |
| Human Resources Management and Services | $52,775 | $44,130 | #182 of 187 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | $49,331 | $42,403 | #208 of 345 |
| English Language and Literature | $47,773 | $40,917 | #321 of 576 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $47,683 | — | #555 of 660 |
| Special Education and Teaching | $47,550 | $43,668 | #134 of 177 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $44,214 | $40,948 | #519 of 680 |
| Psychology | $34,242 | $34,324 | #1022 of 1027 |
| Education | — | $31,706 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Athens State University fine and studio arts graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $38,006 one year after graduating and $40,502 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Athens State University rank for fine and studio arts?
Among 423 colleges reporting earnings for fine and studio arts graduates, Athens State University ranks #240 by median pay four years after graduation, and #107 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is fine and studio arts at Athens State University worth it?
Its graduates earn 2% less than the national median for fine and studio arts ($41,367).
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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are medians for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled; programs with few graduates are not reported. Wage adjustment uses Census ACS state median household income.