Fine and Studio Arts at Northern Illinois University
Dekalb, IL · Bachelor's Degree · about 69 graduates a year
Northern Illinois University graduates in fine and studio arts earn 7% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 51% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Northern Illinois 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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| 141 | St Olaf College Northfield, MN | $44,287 | $42,304 | #189 | $26,870 |
| 142 | University of Rhode Island Kingston, RI | $44,272 | $43,603 | #159 | $21,167 |
| 143 | Oakland University Rochester Hills, MI | $44,270 | $46,678 | #90 | $22,840 |
| 144 | Northern Illinois University Dekalb, IL | $44,202 | $43,428 | #164 | $26,795 |
| 145 | West Virginia University Morgantown, WV | $44,180 | $52,267 | #31 | $23,043 |
| 146 | SUNY Brockport Brockport, NY | $44,092 | $41,966 | #201 | $26,855 |
| 147 | California College of the Arts San Francisco, CA | $44,012 | $40,048 | #257 | $17,690 |
Other Fine and Studio Arts Credentials at Northern Illinois University
| Credential | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Master's Degree | — | $53,301 | — |
Other Majors at Northern Illinois University by Graduate Pay
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Northern Illinois University fine and studio arts graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $26,795 one year after graduating and $44,202 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Northern Illinois University rank for fine and studio arts?
Among 423 colleges reporting earnings for fine and studio arts graduates, Northern Illinois University ranks #144 by median pay four years after graduation, and #164 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is fine and studio arts at Northern Illinois University worth it?
Its graduates earn 7% more than the national median for fine and studio arts ($41,367), and the median federal debt at graduation is $22,500.
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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.