Fine and Studio Arts at Minnesota State University-Mankato
Mankato, MN · Bachelor's Degree · about 31 graduates a year
Minnesota State University-Mankato graduates in fine and studio arts earn 16% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 55% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Minnesota State University-Mankato 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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| 74 | Utah State University Logan, UT | $48,180 | $45,663 | #118 | $33,552 |
| 75 | Salve Regina University Newport, RI | $48,067 | $47,341 | #80 | — |
| 76 | University of Memphis Memphis, TN | $48,064 | $52,505 | #30 | $26,451 |
| 77 | Minnesota State University-Mankato Mankato, MN | $47,822 | $45,680 | #117 | $38,717 |
| 78 | The University of Texas at Austin Austin, TX | $47,730 | $48,527 | #66 | $32,088 |
| 79 | University of North Texas Denton, TX | $47,639 | $48,435 | #69 | $27,067 |
| 80 | Saint Cloud State University Saint Cloud, MN | $47,619 | $45,486 | #121 | $30,051 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Minnesota State University-Mankato fine and studio arts graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $38,717 one year after graduating and $47,822 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Minnesota State University-Mankato rank for fine and studio arts?
Among 423 colleges reporting earnings for fine and studio arts graduates, Minnesota State University-Mankato ranks #77 by median pay four years after graduation, and #117 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is fine and studio arts at Minnesota State University-Mankato worth it?
Its graduates earn 16% more than the national median for fine and studio arts ($41,367), and the median federal debt at graduation is $26,125.
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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.