Fine and Studio Arts at University of Southern California
Los Angeles, CA · Bachelor's Degree · about 55 graduates a year
University of Southern California graduates in fine and studio arts earn 75% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 27% of one year’s pay at that point.
How University of Southern California 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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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do University of Southern California fine and studio arts graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $50,161 one year after graduating and $72,428 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does University of Southern California rank for fine and studio arts?
Among 423 colleges reporting earnings for fine and studio arts graduates, University of Southern California ranks #1 by median pay four years after graduation, and #2 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is fine and studio arts at University of Southern California worth it?
Its graduates earn 75% more than the national median for fine and studio arts ($41,367), and the median federal debt at graduation is $19,750.
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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.