Fine and Studio Arts at University of Massachusetts-Amherst
Amherst, MA · Bachelor's Degree · about 52 graduates a year
University of Massachusetts-Amherst graduates in fine and studio arts earn 11% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 49% of one year’s pay at that point.
How University of Massachusetts-Amherst 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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| 97 | University of California-Los Angeles Los Angeles, CA | $46,173 | $42,014 | #199 | $21,220 |
| 98 | California State University-East Bay Hayward, CA | $46,136 | $41,981 | #200 | $33,220 |
| 99 | North Dakota State University-Main Campus Fargo, ND | $46,117 | $47,778 | #77 | — |
| 100 | University of Massachusetts-Amherst Amherst, MA | $46,027 | $40,532 | #243 | $18,072 |
| 101 | Sonoma State University Rohnert Park, CA | $46,022 | $41,877 | #202 | $29,035 |
| 102 | Western Kentucky University Bowling Green, KY | $45,957 | $52,037 | #33 | $28,291 |
| 103 | East Carolina University Greenville, NC | $45,817 | $49,168 | #60 | $21,271 |
Other Fine and Studio Arts Credentials at University of Massachusetts-Amherst
| Credential | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Master's Degree | — | $46,477 | — |
Other Majors at University of Massachusetts-Amherst by Graduate Pay
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do University of Massachusetts-Amherst fine and studio arts graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $18,072 one year after graduating and $46,027 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does University of Massachusetts-Amherst rank for fine and studio arts?
Among 423 colleges reporting earnings for fine and studio arts graduates, University of Massachusetts-Amherst ranks #100 by median pay four years after graduation, and #243 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is fine and studio arts at University of Massachusetts-Amherst worth it?
Its graduates earn 11% more than the national median for fine and studio arts ($41,367), and the median federal debt at graduation is $22,375.
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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.