Fine and Studio Arts at Southern Connecticut State University
New Haven, CT · Bachelor's Degree · about 32 graduates a year
Southern Connecticut State University graduates in fine and studio arts earn 12% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 58% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Southern Connecticut 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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| 329 | University of the Incarnate Word San Antonio, TX | $36,447 | $37,056 | #324 | — |
| 330 | University of Central Missouri Warrensburg, MO | $36,421 | $39,051 | #281 | $27,236 |
| 331 | Spalding University Louisville, KY | $36,416 | $41,234 | #226 | $14,940 |
| 332 | Southern Connecticut State University New Haven, CT | $36,387 | $32,760 | #385 | $26,549 |
| 333 | Ringling College of Art and Design Sarasota, FL | $36,346 | $38,686 | #293 | $18,932 |
| 334 | Tennessee State University Nashville, TN | $36,332 | $39,689 | #267 | — |
| 335 | University of Akron Main Campus Akron, OH | $36,233 | $38,666 | #295 | $22,837 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Southern Connecticut State University fine and studio arts graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $26,549 one year after graduating and $36,387 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Southern Connecticut State University rank for fine and studio arts?
Among 423 colleges reporting earnings for fine and studio arts graduates, Southern Connecticut State University ranks #332 by median pay four years after graduation, and #385 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is fine and studio arts at Southern Connecticut State University worth it?
Its graduates earn 12% less than the national median for fine and studio arts ($41,367), and the median federal debt at graduation is $20,976.
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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.