Fine and Studio Arts at Ball State University
Muncie, IN · Bachelor's Degree · about 84 graduates a year
Ball State University graduates in fine and studio arts earn 3% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 59% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Ball 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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| 182 | University of North Georgia Dahlonega, GA | $42,745 | $44,250 | #144 | $23,530 |
| 183 | Northern Kentucky University Highland Heights, KY | $42,684 | $48,331 | #70 | $31,448 |
| 184 | University of Arkansas Fayetteville, AR | $42,681 | $50,296 | #47 | $24,970 |
| 185 | Ball State University Muncie, IN | $42,594 | $45,696 | #115 | $28,405 |
| 186 | University at Albany Albany, NY | $42,540 | $40,489 | #244 | $20,116 |
| 187 | Metropolitan State University of Denver Denver, CO | $42,490 | $39,736 | #266 | $26,102 |
| 188 | Georgia State University Atlanta, GA | $42,454 | $43,948 | #150 | $21,226 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Ball State University fine and studio arts graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $28,405 one year after graduating and $42,594 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Ball State University rank for fine and studio arts?
Among 423 colleges reporting earnings for fine and studio arts graduates, Ball State University ranks #185 by median pay four years after graduation, and #115 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is fine and studio arts at Ball State University worth it?
Its graduates earn 3% more than the national median for fine and studio arts ($41,367), and the median federal debt at graduation is $25,000.
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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.