Fine and Studio Arts at Maine College of Art & Design
Portland, ME · Bachelor's Degree · about 22 graduates a year
Maine College of Art & Design 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 78% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Maine College of Art & Design 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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| 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 |
| 362 | George Washington University Washington, DC | $34,734 | $30,436 | #409 | — |
| 363 | Maine College of Art & Design Portland, ME | $34,720 | $36,898 | #330 | $24,555 |
| 364 | Wright State University-Main Campus Dayton, OH | $34,704 | $37,034 | #326 | $22,631 |
| 365 | Bard College at Simon's Rock Great Barrington, MA | $34,667 | $30,528 | #408 | $19,327 |
| 366 | Bard College Annandale-on-hudson, NY | $34,667 | $32,996 | #381 | $19,327 |
Other Fine and Studio Arts Credentials at Maine College of Art & Design
| Credential | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $29,954 | $49,053 | $83,358 |
Other Majors at Maine College of Art & Design by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Film/Video and Photographic Arts | $41,600 | — | #99 of 144 |
| Design and Applied Arts | $39,443 | $29,001 | #274 of 299 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Maine College of Art & Design fine and studio arts graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $24,555 one year after graduating and $34,720 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Maine College of Art & Design rank for fine and studio arts?
Among 423 colleges reporting earnings for fine and studio arts graduates, Maine College of Art & Design ranks #363 by median pay four years after graduation, and #330 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is fine and studio arts at Maine College of Art & Design 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 $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.