Fine and Studio Arts at Hood College
Frederick, MD · Bachelor's Degree · about 14 graduates a year
Hood College graduates in fine and studio arts earn 7% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating.
How Hood College 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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| 129 | University of New Hampshire-Main Campus Durham, NH | $44,496 | $40,985 | #231 | — |
| 130 | St. Mary's College of Maryland St. Mary's City, MD | $44,442 | $39,003 | #285 | — |
| 131 | Albright College Reading, PA | $44,441 | $45,197 | #126 | $18,099 |
| 132 | Hood College Frederick, MD | $44,411 | $38,976 | #287 | — |
| 133 | University of Nebraska at Omaha Omaha, NE | $44,386 | $45,875 | #109 | $28,942 |
| 134 | California State University-Fullerton Fullerton, CA | $44,365 | $40,369 | #249 | $22,839 |
| 135 | Monmouth University West Long Branch, NJ | $44,363 | $38,937 | #290 | $29,353 |
Other Majors at Hood College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $92,955 | $78,873 | #245 of 966 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $78,503 | $47,694 | #170 of 1176 |
| Psychology | $65,110 | $23,358 | #38 of 1027 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $60,022 | $41,764 | #150 of 660 |
| Biology | $53,886 | — | #565 of 841 |
| Special Education and Teaching | $50,200 | — | #106 of 177 |
| English Language and Literature | $50,126 | — | #251 of 576 |
| Social Work | — | $32,805 | — |
| Communication and Media Studies | — | $20,422 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Hood College fine and studio arts graduates make?
Graduates earn $44,411 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Hood College rank for fine and studio arts?
Among 423 colleges reporting earnings for fine and studio arts graduates, Hood College ranks #132 by median pay four years after graduation, and #287 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is fine and studio arts at Hood College worth it?
Its graduates earn 7% more than the national median for fine and studio arts ($41,367).
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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.