Fine and Studio Arts at California State University-Long Beach
Long Beach, CA · Bachelor's Degree · about 456 graduates a year
California State University-Long Beach graduates in fine and studio arts earn 5% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 38% of one year’s pay at that point.
How California State University-Long Beach 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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| 160 | University of Southern Maine Portland, ME | $43,514 | $46,244 | #98 | $21,058 |
| 161 | Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College Baton Rouge, LA | $43,364 | $50,197 | #48 | $23,348 |
| 162 | Smith College Northampton, MA | $43,354 | $38,178 | #307 | $20,171 |
| 163 | California State University-Long Beach Long Beach, CA | $43,349 | $39,445 | #274 | $21,493 |
| 164 | University of Alabama in Huntsville Huntsville, AL | $43,321 | $49,173 | #59 | $35,123 |
| 165 | University of Arizona Tucson, AZ | $43,314 | $44,506 | #138 | $30,683 |
| 166 | University of Minnesota-Morris Morris, MN | $43,305 | $41,366 | #222 | — |
Other Fine and Studio Arts Credentials at California State University-Long Beach
| Credential | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Master's Degree | — | $38,452 | $47,000 |
Other Majors at California State University-Long Beach by Graduate Pay
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do California State University-Long Beach fine and studio arts graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $21,493 one year after graduating and $43,349 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does California State University-Long Beach rank for fine and studio arts?
Among 423 colleges reporting earnings for fine and studio arts graduates, California State University-Long Beach ranks #163 by median pay four years after graduation, and #274 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is fine and studio arts at California State University-Long Beach worth it?
Its graduates earn 5% more than the national median for fine and studio arts ($41,367), and the median federal debt at graduation is $16,500.
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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.