Fine and Studio Arts at Western Illinois University
Macomb, IL · Bachelor's Degree · about 17 graduates a year
Western Illinois University graduates in fine and studio arts earn 14% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 76% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Western 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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| 339 | University of Montevallo Montevallo, AL | $35,921 | $40,773 | #235 | $25,150 |
| 340 | Kent State University at Stark North Canton, OH | $35,710 | $38,108 | #309 | $19,138 |
| 341 | Kent State University at Kent Kent, OH | $35,710 | $38,108 | #310 | $19,138 |
| 342 | Western Illinois University Macomb, IL | $35,703 | $35,078 | #364 | $26,196 |
| 343 | University of North Carolina at Greensboro Greensboro, NC | $35,628 | $38,234 | #304 | $18,745 |
| 344 | University of South Carolina-Upstate Spartanburg, SC | $35,612 | $39,488 | #272 | $35,203 |
| 345 | Columbus State University Columbus, GA | $35,560 | $36,812 | #331 | $22,798 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Western Illinois University fine and studio arts graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $26,196 one year after graduating and $35,703 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Western Illinois University rank for fine and studio arts?
Among 423 colleges reporting earnings for fine and studio arts graduates, Western Illinois University ranks #342 by median pay four years after graduation, and #364 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is fine and studio arts at Western Illinois University worth it?
Its graduates earn 14% 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.