Fine and Studio Arts at Ringling College of Art and Design
Sarasota, FL · Bachelor's Degree · about 73 graduates a year
Ringling College of Art and Design 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 74% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Ringling College of Art and Design 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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| 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 |
| 336 | Northern Michigan University Marquette, MI | $36,228 | $38,198 | #305 | $23,786 |
Other Majors at Ringling College of Art and Design by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graphic Communications | $75,213 | $44,048 | #3 of 59 |
| Design and Applied Arts | $47,937 | $28,137 | #200 of 299 |
| Film/Video and Photographic Arts | $41,024 | $18,551 | #104 of 144 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Ringling College of Art and Design fine and studio arts graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $18,932 one year after graduating and $36,346 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Ringling College of Art and Design rank for fine and studio arts?
Among 423 colleges reporting earnings for fine and studio arts graduates, Ringling College of Art and Design ranks #333 by median pay four years after graduation, and #293 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is fine and studio arts at Ringling College of Art and Design 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 $27,000.
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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.