Fine and Studio Arts at The University of Montana
Missoula, MT · Bachelor's Degree · about 29 graduates a year
The University of Montana graduates in fine and studio arts earn 28% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 83% of one year’s pay at that point.
How The University of Montana 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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| 407 | Western Oregon University Monmouth, OR | $30,437 | $30,616 | #407 | $31,917 |
| 408 | California State University-San Bernardino San Bernardino, CA | $30,319 | $27,588 | #416 | $14,447 |
| 409 | Washburn University Topeka, KS | $29,659 | $30,791 | #406 | — |
| 410 | The University of Montana Missoula, MT | $29,606 | $32,340 | #392 | $22,149 |
| 411 | Francis Marion University Florence, SC | $29,602 | $32,824 | #384 | — |
| 412 | University of South Alabama Mobile, AL | $29,506 | $33,492 | #376 | $20,527 |
| 413 | Berea College Berea, KY | $29,013 | $32,851 | #383 | $20,036 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do The University of Montana fine and studio arts graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $22,149 one year after graduating and $29,606 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does The University of Montana rank for fine and studio arts?
Among 423 colleges reporting earnings for fine and studio arts graduates, The University of Montana ranks #410 by median pay four years after graduation, and #392 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is fine and studio arts at The University of Montana worth it?
Its graduates earn 28% less than the national median for fine and studio arts ($41,367), and the median federal debt at graduation is $24,491.
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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.