Fine and Studio Arts at Laguna College of Art and Design
Laguna Beach, CA · Bachelor's Degree · about 12 graduates a year
Laguna College of Art and Design graduates in fine and studio arts earn 33% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 99% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Laguna College of Art and Design 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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| 414 | Southern Arkansas University Main Campus Magnolia, AR | $28,938 | $34,101 | #372 | — |
| 415 | California Institute of the Arts Valencia, CA | $28,617 | $26,040 | #420 | — |
| 416 | University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma Chickasha, OK | $28,426 | $31,916 | #396 | $14,912 |
| 417 | Laguna College of Art and Design Laguna Beach, CA | $27,815 | $25,310 | #421 | $8,482 |
| 418 | Keystone College La Plume, PA | $27,094 | $27,555 | #417 | $16,392 |
| 419 | Hollins University Roanoke, VA | $27,014 | $24,599 | #422 | — |
| 420 | University of New Orleans New Orleans, LA | $26,737 | $30,950 | #403 | — |
Other Majors at Laguna College of Art and Design by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Design and Applied Arts | $68,934 | $27,785 | #22 of 299 |
| Graphic Communications | $38,850 | $17,941 | #39 of 59 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Laguna College of Art and Design fine and studio arts graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $8,482 one year after graduating and $27,815 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Laguna College of Art and Design rank for fine and studio arts?
Among 423 colleges reporting earnings for fine and studio arts graduates, Laguna College of Art and Design ranks #417 by median pay four years after graduation, and #421 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is fine and studio arts at Laguna College of Art and Design worth it?
Its graduates earn 33% less than the national median for fine and studio arts ($41,367), and the median federal debt at graduation is $27,625.
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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.