Fine and Studio Arts at University of California-Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara, CA · Bachelor's Degree · about 122 graduates a year
University of California-Santa Barbara graduates in fine and studio arts earn 12% 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 University of California-Santa Barbara 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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| 90 | Montana State University Bozeman, MT | $46,741 | $51,057 | #42 | $32,265 |
| 91 | Florida Atlantic University Boca Raton, FL | $46,606 | $49,606 | #53 | $28,726 |
| 92 | University of Northern Colorado Greeley, CO | $46,502 | $43,488 | #161 | $30,663 |
| 93 | University of California-Santa Barbara Santa Barbara, CA | $46,428 | $42,246 | #191 | — |
| 94 | University of Wyoming Laramie, WY | $46,371 | $48,329 | #71 | $27,156 |
| 95 | Old Dominion University Norfolk, VA | $46,308 | $42,168 | #194 | $27,535 |
| 96 | Lindenwood University Saint Charles, MO | $46,244 | $49,583 | #54 | — |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do University of California-Santa Barbara fine and studio arts graduates make?
Graduates earn $46,428 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does University of California-Santa Barbara rank for fine and studio arts?
Among 423 colleges reporting earnings for fine and studio arts graduates, University of California-Santa Barbara ranks #93 by median pay four years after graduation, and #191 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is fine and studio arts at University of California-Santa Barbara worth it?
Its graduates earn 12% more than the national median for fine and studio arts ($41,367), and the median federal debt at graduation is $15,459.
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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.