Fine and Studio Arts at Smith College
Northampton, MA · Bachelor's Degree · about 32 graduates a year
Smith College graduates in fine and studio arts earn 5% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 44% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Smith 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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| 159 | California State University-Bakersfield Bakersfield, CA | $43,534 | $39,613 | #269 | — |
| 160 | University of Southern Maine Portland, ME | $43,514 | $46,244 | #98 | $21,058 |
| 161 | Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College Baton Rouge, LA | $43,364 | $50,197 | #48 | $23,348 |
| 162 | Smith College Northampton, MA | $43,354 | $38,178 | #307 | $20,171 |
| 163 | California State University-Long Beach Long Beach, CA | $43,349 | $39,445 | #274 | $21,493 |
| 164 | University of Alabama in Huntsville Huntsville, AL | $43,321 | $49,173 | #59 | $35,123 |
| 165 | University of Arizona Tucson, AZ | $43,314 | $44,506 | #138 | $30,683 |
Other Majors at Smith College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Economics | $88,067 | $71,559 | #115 of 368 |
| Engineering | $86,262 | $53,571 | #37 of 57 |
| Statistics | — | $69,250 | — |
| Political Science and Government | $68,916 | $42,327 | #140 of 565 |
| Computer Science | — | $66,981 | — |
| Biology | $63,133 | $32,747 | #239 of 841 |
| Sociology | $58,664 | $35,252 | #96 of 462 |
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | $58,304 | $35,407 | #91 of 225 |
| English Language and Literature | $52,938 | $25,023 | #176 of 576 |
| Research and Experimental Psychology | $51,267 | $43,717 | #57 of 82 |
| Area Studies | $51,131 | $29,878 | #49 of 70 |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | $48,183 | $21,648 | #220 of 265 |
| History | $46,960 | $26,131 | #320 of 459 |
| Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies | $46,136 | $19,105 | #79 of 103 |
| Neurobiology and Neurosciences | — | $36,727 | — |
| Education | — | $33,737 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Smith College fine and studio arts graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $20,171 one year after graduating and $43,354 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Smith College rank for fine and studio arts?
Among 423 colleges reporting earnings for fine and studio arts graduates, Smith College ranks #162 by median pay four years after graduation, and #307 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is fine and studio arts at Smith College worth it?
Its graduates earn 5% more than the national median for fine and studio arts ($41,367), and the median federal debt at graduation is $19,000.
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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.