Fine and Studio Arts at Berea College
Berea, KY · Bachelor's Degree · about 8 graduates a year
Berea College graduates in fine and studio arts earn 30% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating.
How Berea 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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| 410 | The University of Montana Missoula, MT | $29,606 | $32,340 | #392 | $22,149 |
| 411 | Francis Marion University Florence, SC | $29,602 | $32,824 | #384 | — |
| 412 | University of South Alabama Mobile, AL | $29,506 | $33,492 | #376 | $20,527 |
| 413 | Berea College Berea, KY | $29,013 | $32,851 | #383 | $20,036 |
| 414 | Southern Arkansas University Main Campus Magnolia, AR | $28,938 | $34,101 | #372 | — |
| 415 | California Institute of the Arts Valencia, CA | $28,617 | $26,040 | #420 | — |
| 416 | University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma Chickasha, OK | $28,426 | $31,916 | #396 | $14,912 |
Other Majors at Berea College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer and Information Sciences | $82,491 | $35,185 | #256 of 459 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | — | $67,510 | — |
| Engineering Technologies/Technicians | $55,830 | — | #34 of 34 |
| Business/Commerce | $52,456 | $44,627 | #246 of 271 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $41,723 | $30,663 | #616 of 660 |
| Psychology | $40,768 | — | #954 of 1027 |
| English Language and Literature | $40,722 | $13,403 | #488 of 576 |
| Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences | $38,352 | $28,495 | #46 of 49 |
| Education | $36,412 | $21,709 | #70 of 71 |
| Biology | $32,729 | $26,744 | #839 of 841 |
| Agriculture | — | $25,912 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Berea College fine and studio arts graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $20,036 one year after graduating and $29,013 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Berea College rank for fine and studio arts?
Among 423 colleges reporting earnings for fine and studio arts graduates, Berea College ranks #413 by median pay four years after graduation, and #383 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is fine and studio arts at Berea College worth it?
Its graduates earn 30% 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.