Fine and Studio Arts at Northern Michigan University
Marquette, MI · Bachelor's Degree · about 55 graduates a year
Northern Michigan University graduates in fine and studio arts earn 12% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 71% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Northern 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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| 333 | Ringling College of Art and Design Sarasota, FL | $36,346 | $38,686 | #293 | $18,932 |
| 334 | Tennessee State University Nashville, TN | $36,332 | $39,689 | #267 | — |
| 335 | University of Akron Main Campus Akron, OH | $36,233 | $38,666 | #295 | $22,837 |
| 336 | Northern Michigan University Marquette, MI | $36,228 | $38,198 | #305 | $23,786 |
| 337 | Bowling Green State University-Main Campus Bowling Green, OH | $36,036 | $38,456 | #299 | $31,128 |
| 338 | Coastal Carolina University Conway, SC | $36,007 | $39,926 | #260 | $23,121 |
| 339 | University of Montevallo Montevallo, AL | $35,921 | $40,773 | #235 | $25,150 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Northern Michigan University fine and studio arts graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $23,786 one year after graduating and $36,228 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Northern Michigan University rank for fine and studio arts?
Among 423 colleges reporting earnings for fine and studio arts graduates, Northern Michigan University ranks #336 by median pay four years after graduation, and #305 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is fine and studio arts at Northern Michigan University worth it?
Its graduates earn 12% less than the national median for fine and studio arts ($41,367), and the median federal debt at graduation is $25,709.
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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.