Fine and Studio Arts at Missouri State University-Springfield
Springfield, MO · Bachelor's Degree · about 47 graduates a year
Missouri State University-Springfield graduates in fine and studio arts earn 2% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 65% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Missouri State University-Springfield 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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| 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 |
| 246 | Central Washington University Ellensburg, WA | $40,251 | $37,022 | #327 | $26,123 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Missouri State University-Springfield fine and studio arts graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $24,024 one year after graduating and $40,386 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Missouri State University-Springfield rank for fine and studio arts?
Among 423 colleges reporting earnings for fine and studio arts graduates, Missouri State University-Springfield ranks #243 by median pay four years after graduation, and #168 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is fine and studio arts at Missouri State University-Springfield worth it?
Its graduates earn 2% less than the national median for fine and studio arts ($41,367), and the median federal debt at graduation is $26,200.
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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.