Fine and Studio Arts at San Francisco State University
San Francisco, CA · Bachelor's Degree · about 102 graduates a year
San Francisco State University 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 41% of one year’s pay at that point.
How San Francisco State University 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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| 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 | — |
| 180 | University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point Stevens Point, WI | $42,771 | $44,505 | #139 | $29,334 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do San Francisco State University fine and studio arts graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $24,606 one year after graduating and $42,868 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does San Francisco State University rank for fine and studio arts?
Among 423 colleges reporting earnings for fine and studio arts graduates, San Francisco State University ranks #177 by median pay four years after graduation, and #284 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is fine and studio arts at San Francisco State University 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 $17,610.
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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.