Fine and Studio Arts at Northern Kentucky University
Highland Heights, KY · Bachelor's Degree · about 42 graduates a year
Northern Kentucky University graduates in fine and studio arts earn 3% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 58% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Northern 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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| 180 | University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point Stevens Point, WI | $42,771 | $44,505 | #139 | $29,334 |
| 181 | George Fox University Newberg, OR | $42,759 | $43,011 | #174 | $31,401 |
| 182 | University of North Georgia Dahlonega, GA | $42,745 | $44,250 | #144 | $23,530 |
| 183 | Northern Kentucky University Highland Heights, KY | $42,684 | $48,331 | #70 | $31,448 |
| 184 | University of Arkansas Fayetteville, AR | $42,681 | $50,296 | #47 | $24,970 |
| 185 | Ball State University Muncie, IN | $42,594 | $45,696 | #115 | $28,405 |
| 186 | University at Albany Albany, NY | $42,540 | $40,489 | #244 | $20,116 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Northern Kentucky University fine and studio arts graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $31,448 one year after graduating and $42,684 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Northern Kentucky University rank for fine and studio arts?
Among 423 colleges reporting earnings for fine and studio arts graduates, Northern Kentucky University ranks #183 by median pay four years after graduation, and #70 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is fine and studio arts at Northern Kentucky University worth it?
Its graduates earn 3% more than the national median for fine and studio arts ($41,367), and the median federal debt at graduation is $24,883.
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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.