Fine and Studio Arts at California State University-Northridge
Northridge, CA · Bachelor's Degree · about 324 graduates a year
California State University-Northridge graduates in fine and studio arts earn 4% 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-Northridge 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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| 173 | Spring Arbor University Spring Arbor, MI | $43,021 | $45,361 | #123 | — |
| 174 | Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus Indiana, PA | $43,017 | $43,749 | #154 | $25,694 |
| 175 | University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire Eau Claire, WI | $42,995 | $44,738 | #134 | $34,582 |
| 176 | California State University-Northridge Northridge, CA | $42,904 | $39,040 | #282 | $25,359 |
| 177 | San Francisco State University San Francisco, CA | $42,868 | $39,007 | #284 | $24,606 |
| 178 | The New School New York, NY | $42,798 | $40,735 | #237 | $20,967 |
| 179 | Lewis & Clark College Portland, OR | $42,788 | $43,040 | #173 | — |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do California State University-Northridge fine and studio arts graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $25,359 one year after graduating and $42,904 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does California State University-Northridge rank for fine and studio arts?
Among 423 colleges reporting earnings for fine and studio arts graduates, California State University-Northridge ranks #176 by median pay four years after graduation, and #282 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is fine and studio arts at California State University-Northridge worth it?
Its graduates earn 4% more than the national median for fine and studio arts ($41,367), and the median federal debt at graduation is $14,042.
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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.