Visual and Performing Arts at Savannah State University
Savannah, GA · Bachelor's Degree · about 9 graduates a year
Savannah State University graduates in visual and performing arts earn 20% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 100% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Savannah State University Compares for Visual and Performing Arts
All 68 colleges reporting visual and performing 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 | Fordham University Bronx, NY | $65,848 | $62,674 | #1 | $41,165 |
| 2 | Champlain College Burlington, VT | $57,883 | $59,451 | #2 | $30,138 |
| 3 | Texas A & M University-College Station College Station, TX | $57,002 | $57,954 | #3 | — |
| 4 | George Mason University Fairfax, VA | $54,703 | $49,812 | #13 | $31,941 |
| 5 | The University of Texas at Austin Austin, TX | $53,829 | $54,728 | #5 | $29,707 |
| 6 | University of Central Florida Orlando, FL | $52,922 | $56,329 | #4 | $28,878 |
| 7 | University of Missouri-Columbia Columbia, MO | $50,205 | $53,830 | #6 | $29,775 |
| 8 | Lesley University Cambridge, MA | $49,175 | $43,304 | #30 | $20,600 |
| 9 | Arizona State University Campus Immersion Tempe, AZ | $48,589 | $49,926 | #11 | $22,817 |
| 10 | Arizona State University Digital Immersion Scottsdale, AZ | $48,589 | $49,926 | #12 | $22,817 |
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| 62 | SUNY College at Potsdam Potsdam, NY | $33,743 | $32,116 | #67 | — |
| 63 | Southeast Missouri State University Cape Girardeau, MO | $33,293 | $35,697 | #58 | $26,668 |
| 64 | Jackson State University Jackson, MS | $33,213 | $40,298 | #41 | $23,555 |
| 65 | Savannah State University Savannah, GA | $33,175 | $34,343 | #63 | — |
| 66 | Salem State University Salem, MA | $32,484 | $28,606 | #68 | $24,699 |
| 67 | Mississippi University for Women Columbus, MS | $29,090 | $35,295 | #59 | — |
| 68 | New Mexico State University-Main Campus Las Cruces, NM | $27,875 | $32,275 | #66 | $18,470 |
Other Majors at Savannah State University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civil Engineering Technologies/Technicians | $64,798 | $51,654 | #14 of 14 |
| Information Science/Studies | $60,183 | $46,840 | #129 of 148 |
| Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services | $58,382 | $37,751 | #11 of 15 |
| Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians | $55,584 | $26,868 | #45 of 46 |
| Political Science and Government | $53,906 | — | #459 of 565 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $51,430 | $30,195 | #454 of 660 |
| Social Work | $49,360 | — | #303 of 420 |
| Research and Experimental Psychology | $48,594 | $27,763 | #65 of 82 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $46,957 | $30,170 | #1134 of 1176 |
| Biology | $45,983 | $26,114 | #773 of 841 |
| Sociology | $43,690 | $28,747 | #408 of 462 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $42,444 | $38,206 | #796 of 796 |
| Marketing | $42,391 | $29,976 | #511 of 516 |
| Journalism | $39,677 | $24,310 | #183 of 187 |
| Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies | $39,208 | $23,631 | #57 of 63 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Savannah State University visual and performing arts graduates make?
Graduates earn $33,175 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Savannah State University rank for visual and performing arts?
Among 68 colleges reporting earnings for visual and performing arts graduates, Savannah State University ranks #65 by median pay four years after graduation, and #63 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is visual and performing arts at Savannah State University worth it?
Its graduates earn 20% less than the national median for visual and performing arts ($41,688), and the median federal debt at graduation is $33,260.
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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.