Fine and Studio Arts at California State University-Chico
Chico, CA · Bachelor's Degree · about 54 graduates a year
California State University-Chico graduates in fine and studio arts earn 10% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 33% of one year’s pay at that point.
How California State University-Chico 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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| 109 | School of the Art Institute of Chicago Chicago, IL | $45,602 | $44,804 | #131 | $23,984 |
| 110 | California State University-Channel Islands Camarillo, CA | $45,548 | $41,446 | #215 | $22,129 |
| 111 | University of Missouri-St Louis Saint Louis, MO | $45,491 | $48,776 | #65 | $32,224 |
| 112 | California State University-Chico Chico, CA | $45,468 | $41,373 | #221 | $22,628 |
| 113 | University of Houston Houston, TX | $45,446 | $46,205 | #99 | $26,482 |
| 114 | University of Louisville Louisville, KY | $45,429 | $51,439 | #38 | $28,485 |
| 115 | SUNY Buffalo State University Buffalo, NY | $45,222 | $43,042 | #172 | $24,041 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do California State University-Chico fine and studio arts graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $22,628 one year after graduating and $45,468 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does California State University-Chico rank for fine and studio arts?
Among 423 colleges reporting earnings for fine and studio arts graduates, California State University-Chico ranks #112 by median pay four years after graduation, and #221 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is fine and studio arts at California State University-Chico worth it?
Its graduates earn 10% more than the national median for fine and studio arts ($41,367), and the median federal debt at graduation is $14,990.
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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.