Fine and Studio Arts at Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI · Bachelor's Degree · about 25 graduates a year
Michigan State University graduates in fine and studio arts earn 21% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 56% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Michigan 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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| 56 | University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh Oshkosh, WI | $50,189 | $52,224 | #32 | $38,585 |
| 57 | University of Utah Salt Lake City, UT | $50,166 | $47,546 | #79 | $33,081 |
| 58 | Shepherd University Shepherdstown, WV | $50,124 | $59,299 | #7 | $33,059 |
| 59 | Michigan State University East Lansing, MI | $50,098 | $52,823 | #27 | $19,566 |
| 60 | University of Wisconsin-Stout Menomonie, WI | $49,967 | $51,993 | #34 | $30,077 |
| 61 | Midwestern State University Wichita Falls, TX | $49,896 | $50,730 | #44 | $35,589 |
| 62 | University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus Denver, CO | $49,842 | $46,612 | #94 | $31,144 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Michigan State University fine and studio arts graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $19,566 one year after graduating and $50,098 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Michigan State University rank for fine and studio arts?
Among 423 colleges reporting earnings for fine and studio arts graduates, Michigan State University ranks #59 by median pay four years after graduation, and #27 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is fine and studio arts at Michigan State University worth it?
Its graduates earn 21% more than the national median for fine and studio arts ($41,367), and the median federal debt at graduation is $27,875.
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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.