Fine and Studio Arts at Missouri Southern State University
Joplin, MO · Bachelor's Degree · about 15 graduates a year
Missouri Southern State University graduates in fine and studio arts earn 2% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating.
How Missouri Southern 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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| 239 | Rhode Island School of Design Providence, RI | $40,568 | $39,955 | #259 | $16,510 |
| 240 | Athens State University Athens, AL | $40,502 | $45,973 | #107 | $38,006 |
| 241 | University of California-Davis Davis, CA | $40,453 | $36,810 | #332 | $22,700 |
| 242 | Missouri Southern State University Joplin, MO | $40,402 | $43,319 | #166 | $29,309 |
| 243 | Missouri State University-Springfield Springfield, MO | $40,386 | $43,302 | #168 | $24,024 |
| 244 | Southeastern Louisiana University Hammond, LA | $40,307 | $46,658 | #91 | $23,405 |
| 245 | University of Northern Iowa Cedar Falls, IA | $40,288 | $42,378 | #185 | $24,095 |
Other Majors at Missouri Southern State University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $75,985 | $62,273 | #863 of 966 |
| Computer and Information Sciences | $75,295 | — | #349 of 459 |
| Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences | $64,765 | $52,539 | #30 of 61 |
| Public Health | $63,965 | — | #52 of 215 |
| Political Science and Government | $62,576 | — | #268 of 565 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $58,701 | $34,465 | #144 of 610 |
| Business/Commerce | $55,286 | $44,262 | #235 of 271 |
| Social Work | $49,855 | $27,936 | #274 of 420 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $49,114 | $33,167 | #514 of 660 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $46,892 | $36,783 | #355 of 476 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $41,771 | $30,201 | #614 of 660 |
| Psychology | $41,008 | $34,647 | #945 of 1027 |
| Sociology | $40,957 | — | #436 of 462 |
| Biology | $40,412 | $31,149 | #821 of 841 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $39,419 | $36,345 | #647 of 680 |
| Education | $39,273 | $34,166 | #68 of 71 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Missouri Southern State University fine and studio arts graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $29,309 one year after graduating and $40,402 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Missouri Southern State University rank for fine and studio arts?
Among 423 colleges reporting earnings for fine and studio arts graduates, Missouri Southern State University ranks #242 by median pay four years after graduation, and #166 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is fine and studio arts at Missouri Southern State University worth it?
Its graduates earn 2% less 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.