Fine and Studio Arts at Western Michigan University
Kalamazoo, MI · Bachelor's Degree · about 30 graduates a year
Western Michigan University graduates in fine and studio arts earn 11% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 74% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Western 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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| 319 | The University of Texas at El Paso El Paso, TX | $36,854 | $37,470 | #319 | $19,506 |
| 320 | University of North Carolina at Pembroke Pembroke, NC | $36,793 | $39,484 | #273 | — |
| 321 | Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville Edwardsville, IL | $36,717 | $36,074 | #346 | $25,259 |
| 322 | Western Michigan University Kalamazoo, MI | $36,615 | $38,606 | #297 | $21,773 |
| 323 | Cleveland State University Cleveland, OH | $36,603 | $39,061 | #280 | $23,352 |
| 324 | Youngstown State University Youngstown, OH | $36,539 | $38,993 | #286 | $29,203 |
| 325 | Southeast Missouri State University Cape Girardeau, MO | $36,531 | $39,169 | #277 | $28,421 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Western Michigan University fine and studio arts graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $21,773 one year after graduating and $36,615 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Western Michigan University rank for fine and studio arts?
Among 423 colleges reporting earnings for fine and studio arts graduates, Western Michigan University ranks #322 by median pay four years after graduation, and #297 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is fine and studio arts at Western Michigan University worth it?
Its graduates earn 11% 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.