Fine and Studio Arts at Grand Valley State University
Allendale, MI · Bachelor's Degree · about 59 graduates a year
Grand Valley State University graduates in fine and studio arts earn 5% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 69% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Grand Valley State 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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| 265 | University of South Carolina-Columbia Columbia, SC | $39,517 | $43,818 | #152 | $27,467 |
| 266 | Central Connecticut State University New Britain, CT | $39,387 | $35,461 | #358 | — |
| 267 | University of Florida Gainesville, FL | $39,332 | $41,864 | #204 | $23,793 |
| 268 | Grand Valley State University Allendale, MI | $39,307 | $41,445 | #216 | $24,135 |
| 269 | Fort Hays State University Hays, KS | $39,280 | $40,779 | #234 | $31,909 |
| 270 | Wayne State University Detroit, MI | $39,271 | $41,407 | #219 | $20,948 |
| 271 | University of Missouri-Kansas City Kansas City, MO | $39,194 | $42,024 | #197 | $25,476 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Grand Valley State University fine and studio arts graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $24,135 one year after graduating and $39,307 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Grand Valley State University rank for fine and studio arts?
Among 423 colleges reporting earnings for fine and studio arts graduates, Grand Valley State University ranks #268 by median pay four years after graduation, and #216 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is fine and studio arts at Grand Valley State University worth it?
Its graduates earn 5% less than the national median for fine and studio arts ($41,367), and the median federal debt at graduation is $27,000.
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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.