Fine and Studio Arts at Mount St. Mary's University
Emmitsburg, MD · Bachelor's Degree · about 5 graduates a year
Mount St. Mary's University graduates in fine and studio arts earn 4% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 52% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Mount St. Mary's 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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| 258 | Eastern Illinois University Charleston, IL | $39,923 | $39,224 | #276 | $26,213 |
| 259 | California State University-Fresno Fresno, CA | $39,878 | $36,286 | #342 | $22,167 |
| 260 | Western Colorado University Gunnison, CO | $39,865 | $37,282 | #321 | — |
| 261 | Mount St. Mary's University Emmitsburg, MD | $39,651 | $34,798 | #367 | — |
| 262 | Nicholls State University Thibodaux, LA | $39,637 | $45,883 | #108 | $33,877 |
| 263 | Sam Houston State University Huntsville, TX | $39,565 | $40,226 | #255 | $30,999 |
| 264 | University of North Alabama Florence, AL | $39,550 | $44,893 | #129 | — |
Other Majors at Mount St. Mary's University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer and Information Sciences | $87,360 | $57,612 | #214 of 459 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $81,796 | $64,849 | #233 of 796 |
| Biology | $76,062 | — | #42 of 841 |
| Business/Commerce | $74,839 | $46,859 | #43 of 271 |
| Criminology | $60,428 | $43,230 | #27 of 113 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $59,630 | — | #39 of 680 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $57,669 | $39,055 | #226 of 660 |
| Sociology | $57,290 | $40,196 | #121 of 462 |
| Political Science and Government | $56,507 | $29,800 | #410 of 565 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $54,677 | — | #264 of 610 |
| History | $50,563 | — | #231 of 459 |
| Research and Experimental Psychology | $40,480 | $34,454 | #80 of 82 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Mount St. Mary's University fine and studio arts graduates make?
Graduates earn $39,651 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Mount St. Mary's University rank for fine and studio arts?
Among 423 colleges reporting earnings for fine and studio arts graduates, Mount St. Mary's University ranks #261 by median pay four years after graduation, and #367 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is fine and studio arts at Mount St. Mary's University worth it?
Its graduates earn 4% less than the national median for fine and studio arts ($41,367), and the median federal debt at graduation is $20,500.
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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.