Fine and Studio Arts at Central Michigan University
Mount Pleasant, MI · Bachelor's Degree · about 10 graduates a year
Central Michigan University graduates in fine and studio arts earn 3% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 77% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Central Michigan 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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| 246 | Central Washington University Ellensburg, WA | $40,251 | $37,022 | #327 | $26,123 |
| 247 | Kean University Union, NJ | $40,213 | $35,294 | #362 | $25,928 |
| 248 | Lander University Greenwood, SC | $40,202 | $44,578 | #136 | $21,605 |
| 249 | Central Michigan University Mount Pleasant, MI | $40,181 | $42,366 | #186 | $18,117 |
| 250 | University of California-Santa Cruz Santa Cruz, CA | $40,156 | $36,539 | #334 | $21,106 |
| 251 | Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus University Park, PA | $40,036 | $40,717 | #238 | $23,086 |
| 252 | Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Mont Alto Mont Alto, PA | $40,036 | $40,717 | #239 | $23,086 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Central Michigan University fine and studio arts graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $18,117 one year after graduating and $40,181 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Central Michigan University rank for fine and studio arts?
Among 423 colleges reporting earnings for fine and studio arts graduates, Central Michigan University ranks #249 by median pay four years after graduation, and #186 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is fine and studio arts at Central Michigan University worth it?
Its graduates earn 3% less than the national median for fine and studio arts ($41,367), and the median federal debt at graduation is $31,000.
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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.