Fine and Studio Arts at Cornell College
Mount Vernon, IA · Bachelor's Degree · about 13 graduates a year
Cornell College graduates in fine and studio arts earn 7% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating.
How Cornell College 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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| 293 | University of Kansas Lawrence, KS | $38,355 | $39,819 | #262 | $16,629 |
| 294 | Indiana State University Terre Haute, IN | $38,331 | $41,122 | #230 | — |
| 295 | University of Houston-Clear Lake Houston, TX | $38,330 | $38,970 | #288 | $25,274 |
| 296 | Cornell College Mount Vernon, IA | $38,299 | $40,286 | #251 | — |
| 297 | Murray State University Murray, KY | $38,192 | $43,245 | #170 | $21,715 |
| 298 | Full Sail University Winter Park, FL | $38,124 | $40,578 | #242 | $22,603 |
| 299 | Stephen F Austin State University Nacogdoches, TX | $38,042 | $38,678 | #294 | $25,362 |
Other Majors at Cornell College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science | $84,938 | — | #277 of 349 |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology | $64,510 | $39,164 | #60 of 110 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $59,195 | $35,439 | #133 of 610 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $47,762 | $42,756 | #346 of 680 |
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods | — | $42,127 | — |
| Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies | — | $18,241 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Cornell College fine and studio arts graduates make?
Graduates earn $38,299 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Cornell College rank for fine and studio arts?
Among 423 colleges reporting earnings for fine and studio arts graduates, Cornell College ranks #296 by median pay four years after graduation, and #251 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is fine and studio arts at Cornell College worth it?
Its graduates earn 7% less than the national median for fine and studio arts ($41,367).
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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.