Fine and Studio Arts at California State University-East Bay
Hayward, CA · Bachelor's Degree · about 110 graduates a year
California State University-East Bay graduates in fine and studio arts earn 12% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 36% of one year’s pay at that point.
How California State University-East Bay 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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| 95 | Old Dominion University Norfolk, VA | $46,308 | $42,168 | #194 | $27,535 |
| 96 | Lindenwood University Saint Charles, MO | $46,244 | $49,583 | #54 | — |
| 97 | University of California-Los Angeles Los Angeles, CA | $46,173 | $42,014 | #199 | $21,220 |
| 98 | California State University-East Bay Hayward, CA | $46,136 | $41,981 | #200 | $33,220 |
| 99 | North Dakota State University-Main Campus Fargo, ND | $46,117 | $47,778 | #77 | — |
| 100 | University of Massachusetts-Amherst Amherst, MA | $46,027 | $40,532 | #243 | $18,072 |
| 101 | Sonoma State University Rohnert Park, CA | $46,022 | $41,877 | #202 | $29,035 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do California State University-East Bay fine and studio arts graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $33,220 one year after graduating and $46,136 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does California State University-East Bay rank for fine and studio arts?
Among 423 colleges reporting earnings for fine and studio arts graduates, California State University-East Bay ranks #98 by median pay four years after graduation, and #200 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is fine and studio arts at California State University-East Bay worth it?
Its graduates earn 12% more than the national median for fine and studio arts ($41,367), and the median federal debt at graduation is $16,625.
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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.