Fine and Studio Arts at University of Iowa
Iowa City, IA · Bachelor's Degree · about 91 graduates a year
University of Iowa graduates in fine and studio arts earn 4% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 57% of one year’s pay at that point.
How University of Iowa 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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| 166 | University of Minnesota-Morris Morris, MN | $43,305 | $41,366 | #222 | — |
| 167 | Florida Gulf Coast University Fort Myers, FL | $43,271 | $46,056 | #103 | $22,967 |
| 168 | Westfield State University Westfield, MA | $43,248 | $38,084 | #311 | $33,440 |
| 169 | University of Iowa Iowa City, IA | $43,192 | $45,433 | #122 | $28,008 |
| 170 | University of Alabama at Birmingham Birmingham, AL | $43,138 | $48,965 | #61 | $30,809 |
| 171 | University of Puget Sound Tacoma, WA | $43,032 | $39,580 | #270 | $28,469 |
| 172 | Western Carolina University Cullowhee, NC | $43,029 | $46,176 | #100 | $24,253 |
Other Fine and Studio Arts Credentials at University of Iowa
| Credential | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $31,765 | $51,368 | — |
| Non-Credential Program (Preparatory Coursework/Teacher Certification) | — | $46,021 | — |
Other Majors at University of Iowa by Graduate Pay
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do University of Iowa fine and studio arts graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $28,008 one year after graduating and $43,192 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does University of Iowa rank for fine and studio arts?
Among 423 colleges reporting earnings for fine and studio arts graduates, University of Iowa ranks #169 by median pay four years after graduation, and #122 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is fine and studio arts at University of Iowa worth it?
Its graduates earn 4% more than the national median for fine and studio arts ($41,367), and the median federal debt at graduation is $24,596.
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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.