Fine and Studio Arts at Oakland University
Rochester Hills, MI · Bachelor's Degree · about 21 graduates a year
Oakland University graduates in fine and studio arts earn 7% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating.
How Oakland 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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| 140 | William Paterson University of New Jersey Wayne, NJ | $44,298 | $38,880 | #291 | $23,892 |
| 141 | St Olaf College Northfield, MN | $44,287 | $42,304 | #189 | $26,870 |
| 142 | University of Rhode Island Kingston, RI | $44,272 | $43,603 | #159 | $21,167 |
| 143 | Oakland University Rochester Hills, MI | $44,270 | $46,678 | #90 | $22,840 |
| 144 | Northern Illinois University Dekalb, IL | $44,202 | $43,428 | #164 | $26,795 |
| 145 | West Virginia University Morgantown, WV | $44,180 | $52,267 | #31 | $23,043 |
| 146 | SUNY Brockport Brockport, NY | $44,092 | $41,966 | #201 | $26,855 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Oakland University fine and studio arts graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $22,840 one year after graduating and $44,270 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Oakland University rank for fine and studio arts?
Among 423 colleges reporting earnings for fine and studio arts graduates, Oakland University ranks #143 by median pay four years after graduation, and #90 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is fine and studio arts at Oakland University worth it?
Its graduates earn 7% more than the national median for fine and studio arts ($41,367).
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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.