Fine and Studio Arts at Valdosta State University
Valdosta, GA · Bachelor's Degree · about 22 graduates a year
Valdosta State University graduates in fine and studio arts earn 24% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 85% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Valdosta 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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| 397 | Auburn University at Montgomery Montgomery, AL | $31,804 | $36,100 | #345 | $18,223 |
| 398 | University of Wisconsin-Parkside Kenosha, WI | $31,577 | $32,857 | #382 | — |
| 399 | Institute of American Indian and Alaska Native Culture and Arts Development Santa Fe, NM | $31,541 | $36,520 | #336 | $29,835 |
| 400 | Valdosta State University Valdosta, GA | $31,539 | $32,649 | #387 | $21,255 |
| 401 | North Carolina A & T State University Greensboro, NC | $31,202 | $33,484 | #377 | $15,257 |
| 402 | Art Academy of Cincinnati Cincinnati, OH | $31,166 | $33,259 | #378 | $13,252 |
| 403 | Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts Philadelphia, PA | $31,131 | $31,661 | #399 | $10,780 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Valdosta State University fine and studio arts graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $21,255 one year after graduating and $31,539 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Valdosta State University rank for fine and studio arts?
Among 423 colleges reporting earnings for fine and studio arts graduates, Valdosta State University ranks #400 by median pay four years after graduation, and #387 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is fine and studio arts at Valdosta State University worth it?
Its graduates earn 24% less than the national median for fine and studio arts ($41,367), and the median federal debt at graduation is $26,750.
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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.