Fine and Studio Arts at McNeese State University
Lake Charles, LA · Bachelor's Degree · about 14 graduates a year
McNeese State University graduates in fine and studio arts earn 16% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 68% of one year’s pay at that point.
How McNeese State 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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| 355 | The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley Edinburg, TX | $35,115 | $35,702 | #351 | $21,891 |
| 356 | Lycoming College Williamsport, PA | $34,936 | $35,530 | #354 | $25,858 |
| 357 | Stony Brook University Stony Brook, NY | $34,904 | $33,221 | #379 | — |
| 358 | McNeese State University Lake Charles, LA | $34,891 | $40,389 | #248 | $31,226 |
| 359 | University of Wisconsin-La Crosse La Crosse, WI | $34,880 | $36,294 | #341 | $19,407 |
| 360 | California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt Arcata, CA | $34,812 | $31,677 | #398 | $21,052 |
| 361 | Angelo State University San Angelo, TX | $34,802 | $35,383 | #361 | $24,783 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do McNeese State University fine and studio arts graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $31,226 one year after graduating and $34,891 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does McNeese State University rank for fine and studio arts?
Among 423 colleges reporting earnings for fine and studio arts graduates, McNeese State University ranks #358 by median pay four years after graduation, and #248 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is fine and studio arts at McNeese State University worth it?
Its graduates earn 16% less than the national median for fine and studio arts ($41,367), and the median federal debt at graduation is $23,615.
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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.