Fine and Studio Arts at Connecticut College
New London, CT · Bachelor's Degree · about 17 graduates a year
Connecticut College graduates in fine and studio arts earn 48% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 35% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Connecticut College 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 |
Other Majors at Connecticut College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Economics | $107,283 | $62,732 | #52 of 368 |
| Computer Science | — | $86,403 | — |
| Political Science and Government | $74,190 | $46,588 | #76 of 565 |
| International Relations and National Security Studies | $71,960 | $45,543 | #34 of 118 |
| Sociology | $63,777 | $22,636 | #44 of 462 |
| Ecology, Evolution, Systematics, and Population Biology | $62,925 | — | #5 of 62 |
| Area Studies | $60,749 | $43,358 | #28 of 70 |
| English Language and Literature | $54,495 | $25,936 | #147 of 576 |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services | — | $41,609 | — |
| Biology | — | $41,067 | — |
| Psychology | — | $40,141 | — |
| History | — | $34,657 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Connecticut College fine and studio arts graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $36,564 one year after graduating and $61,321 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Connecticut College rank for fine and studio arts?
Among 423 colleges reporting earnings for fine and studio arts graduates, Connecticut College ranks #6 by median pay four years after graduation, and #15 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is fine and studio arts at Connecticut College worth it?
Its graduates earn 48% more than the national median for fine and studio arts ($41,367), and the median federal debt at graduation is $21,500.
← All data for Connecticut College · Methodology
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.
