Fine and Studio Arts at University of California-San Diego
La Jolla, CA · Bachelor's Degree · about 57 graduates a year
University of California-San Diego graduates in fine and studio arts earn 17% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 31% of one year’s pay at that point.
How University of California-San Diego 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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| 67 | New York University New York, NY | $49,478 | $47,093 | #85 | $25,053 |
| 68 | Hofstra University Hempstead, NY | $49,233 | $46,860 | #89 | $20,770 |
| 69 | University of Wisconsin-Madison Madison, WI | $48,684 | $50,658 | #45 | $30,503 |
| 70 | University of California-San Diego La Jolla, CA | $48,506 | $44,137 | #146 | $21,777 |
| 71 | Winona State University Winona, MN | $48,258 | $46,097 | #102 | — |
| 72 | Towson University Towson, MD | $48,238 | $42,334 | #188 | $29,958 |
| 73 | Plymouth State University Plymouth, NH | $48,229 | $44,424 | #140 | $30,491 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do University of California-San Diego fine and studio arts graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $21,777 one year after graduating and $48,506 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does University of California-San Diego rank for fine and studio arts?
Among 423 colleges reporting earnings for fine and studio arts graduates, University of California-San Diego ranks #70 by median pay four years after graduation, and #146 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is fine and studio arts at University of California-San Diego worth it?
Its graduates earn 17% more than the national median for fine and studio arts ($41,367), and the median federal debt at graduation is $14,833.
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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.