Fine and Studio Arts at Spalding University
Louisville, KY · Bachelor's Degree · about 6 graduates a year
Spalding University graduates in fine and studio arts earn 12% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 74% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Spalding 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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| 328 | University of Louisiana at Lafayette Lafayette, LA | $36,472 | $42,219 | #193 | $23,150 |
| 329 | University of the Incarnate Word San Antonio, TX | $36,447 | $37,056 | #324 | — |
| 330 | University of Central Missouri Warrensburg, MO | $36,421 | $39,051 | #281 | $27,236 |
| 331 | Spalding University Louisville, KY | $36,416 | $41,234 | #226 | $14,940 |
| 332 | Southern Connecticut State University New Haven, CT | $36,387 | $32,760 | #385 | $26,549 |
| 333 | Ringling College of Art and Design Sarasota, FL | $36,346 | $38,686 | #293 | $18,932 |
| 334 | Tennessee State University Nashville, TN | $36,332 | $39,689 | #267 | — |
Other Majors at Spalding University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $77,983 | $65,552 | #808 of 966 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $65,288 | — | #615 of 796 |
| Business/Commerce | $63,325 | $47,596 | #178 of 271 |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences | $59,761 | $33,822 | #79 of 156 |
| Psychology | $41,460 | $40,262 | #932 of 1027 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Spalding University fine and studio arts graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $14,940 one year after graduating and $36,416 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Spalding University rank for fine and studio arts?
Among 423 colleges reporting earnings for fine and studio arts graduates, Spalding University ranks #331 by median pay four years after graduation, and #226 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is fine and studio arts at Spalding University worth it?
Its graduates earn 12% less than the national median for fine and studio arts ($41,367), and the median federal debt at graduation is $27,000.
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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.