Fine and Studio Arts at Eastern Kentucky University
Richmond, KY · Bachelor's Degree · about 27 graduates a year
Eastern Kentucky University graduates in fine and studio arts earn 15% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 75% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Eastern Kentucky 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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| 349 | Brigham Young University-Idaho Rexburg, ID | $35,443 | $37,689 | #318 | $25,081 |
| 350 | Colorado State University Pueblo Pueblo, CO | $35,436 | $33,140 | #380 | — |
| 351 | San Diego State University San Diego, CA | $35,416 | $32,226 | #393 | $23,186 |
| 352 | Eastern Kentucky University Richmond, KY | $35,365 | $40,044 | #258 | $25,596 |
| 353 | Western Washington University Bellingham, WA | $35,161 | $32,341 | #391 | $23,102 |
| 354 | University of Maryland-Baltimore County Baltimore, MD | $35,125 | $30,826 | #405 | $23,879 |
| 355 | The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley Edinburg, TX | $35,115 | $35,702 | #351 | $21,891 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Eastern Kentucky University fine and studio arts graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $25,596 one year after graduating and $35,365 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Eastern Kentucky University rank for fine and studio arts?
Among 423 colleges reporting earnings for fine and studio arts graduates, Eastern Kentucky University ranks #352 by median pay four years after graduation, and #258 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is fine and studio arts at Eastern Kentucky University worth it?
Its graduates earn 15% less than the national median for fine and studio arts ($41,367), and the median federal debt at graduation is $26,500.
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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.