Fine and Studio Arts at Indiana University-South Bend
South Bend, IN · Bachelor's Degree · about 23 graduates a year
Indiana University-South Bend graduates in fine and studio arts earn 7% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 61% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Indiana University-South Bend 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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| 283 | Alfred University Alfred, NY | $38,877 | $37,003 | #329 | $22,912 |
| 284 | Clark University Worcester, MA | $38,844 | $34,206 | #371 | — |
| 285 | University of South Florida Tampa, FL | $38,820 | $41,319 | #223 | $24,818 |
| 286 | Indiana University-South Bend South Bend, IN | $38,663 | $41,478 | #214 | $23,308 |
| 287 | University of Southern Indiana Evansville, IN | $38,619 | $41,431 | #218 | $28,890 |
| 288 | SUNY College at Plattsburgh Plattsburgh, NY | $38,407 | $36,556 | #333 | $25,762 |
| 289 | University of Nevada-Las Vegas Las Vegas, NV | $38,390 | $39,844 | #261 | $27,740 |
Other Majors at Indiana University-South Bend by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science | $99,574 | $53,743 | #173 of 349 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $84,541 | $67,253 | #549 of 966 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | $71,862 | — | #111 of 253 |
| Business/Commerce | $64,275 | $48,238 | #146 of 271 |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | $61,436 | $55,314 | #68 of 76 |
| Biology | $56,512 | $38,242 | #468 of 841 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $51,778 | $35,462 | #443 of 660 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $48,815 | $33,716 | #324 of 476 |
| Social Work | $48,344 | $37,812 | #316 of 420 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | $47,977 | $43,058 | #254 of 345 |
| Psychology | $46,521 | $32,143 | #726 of 1027 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $45,755 | $43,128 | #455 of 680 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $44,703 | $38,094 | #569 of 660 |
| Radio, Television, and Digital Communication | $36,711 | $30,190 | #153 of 158 |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences | — | $32,829 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Indiana University-South Bend fine and studio arts graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $23,308 one year after graduating and $38,663 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Indiana University-South Bend rank for fine and studio arts?
Among 423 colleges reporting earnings for fine and studio arts graduates, Indiana University-South Bend ranks #286 by median pay four years after graduation, and #214 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is fine and studio arts at Indiana University-South Bend worth it?
Its graduates earn 7% less than the national median for fine and studio arts ($41,367), and the median federal debt at graduation is $23,676.
← All data for Indiana University-South Bend · Methodology
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.