Fine and Studio Arts at California State University-Fullerton
Fullerton, CA · Bachelor's Degree · about 433 graduates a year
California State University-Fullerton graduates in fine and studio arts earn 7% 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-Fullerton 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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| 131 | Albright College Reading, PA | $44,441 | $45,197 | #126 | $18,099 |
| 132 | Hood College Frederick, MD | $44,411 | $38,976 | #287 | — |
| 133 | University of Nebraska at Omaha Omaha, NE | $44,386 | $45,875 | #109 | $28,942 |
| 134 | California State University-Fullerton Fullerton, CA | $44,365 | $40,369 | #249 | $22,839 |
| 135 | Monmouth University West Long Branch, NJ | $44,363 | $38,937 | #290 | $29,353 |
| 136 | University of Mary Washington Fredericksburg, VA | $44,357 | $40,391 | #247 | $24,013 |
| 137 | Lawrence University Appleton, WI | $44,313 | $46,110 | #101 | — |
Other Fine and Studio Arts Credentials at California State University-Fullerton
| Credential | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $59,860 | $65,759 | — |
Other Majors at California State University-Fullerton by Graduate Pay
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do California State University-Fullerton fine and studio arts graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $22,839 one year after graduating and $44,365 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does California State University-Fullerton rank for fine and studio arts?
Among 423 colleges reporting earnings for fine and studio arts graduates, California State University-Fullerton ranks #134 by median pay four years after graduation, and #249 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is fine and studio arts at California State University-Fullerton worth it?
Its graduates earn 7% more than the national median for fine and studio arts ($41,367), and the median federal debt at graduation is $15,917.
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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.