Fine and Studio Arts at Massachusetts College of Art and Design
Boston, MA · Bachelor's Degree · about 79 graduates a year
Massachusetts College of Art and Design graduates in fine and studio arts earn 1% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 62% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Massachusetts College of Art and 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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| 227 | California State University-Stanislaus Turlock, CA | $41,072 | $37,373 | #320 | $21,288 |
| 228 | Florida State University Tallahassee, FL | $41,067 | $43,711 | #155 | $26,785 |
| 229 | Appalachian State University Boone, NC | $41,002 | $44,001 | #148 | $22,120 |
| 230 | Massachusetts College of Art and Design Boston, MA | $40,999 | $36,104 | #344 | $21,461 |
| 231 | Minnesota State University Moorhead Moorhead, MN | $40,960 | $39,126 | #278 | $30,521 |
| 232 | Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design Milwaukee, WI | $40,952 | $42,613 | #180 | $20,762 |
| 233 | California State University-Los Angeles Los Angeles, CA | $40,783 | $37,110 | #322 | $24,538 |
Other Fine and Studio Arts Credentials at Massachusetts College of Art and Design
| Credential | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $54,719 | — | $41,000 |
Other Majors at Massachusetts College of Art and Design by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | $54,947 | $39,251 | #86 of 345 |
| Film/Video and Photographic Arts | $51,139 | $22,764 | #28 of 144 |
| Design and Applied Arts | $45,716 | $24,706 | #224 of 299 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Massachusetts College of Art and Design fine and studio arts graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $21,461 one year after graduating and $40,999 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Massachusetts College of Art and Design rank for fine and studio arts?
Among 423 colleges reporting earnings for fine and studio arts graduates, Massachusetts College of Art and Design ranks #230 by median pay four years after graduation, and #344 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is fine and studio arts at Massachusetts College of Art and Design worth it?
Its graduates earn 1% less than the national median for fine and studio arts ($41,367), and the median federal debt at graduation is $25,513.
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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.