Fine and Studio Arts at Alfred University
Alfred, NY · Bachelor's Degree · about 63 graduates a year
Alfred University graduates in fine and studio arts earn 6% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 69% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Alfred 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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| 280 | Ohio University-Zanesville Campus Zanesville, OH | $39,055 | $41,678 | #210 | $29,053 |
| 281 | University of California-Irvine Irvine, CA | $39,010 | $35,497 | #355 | $16,989 |
| 282 | Otis College of Art and Design Los Angeles, CA | $38,997 | $35,485 | #357 | $11,590 |
| 283 | Alfred University Alfred, NY | $38,877 | $37,003 | #329 | $22,912 |
| 284 | Clark University Worcester, MA | $38,844 | $34,206 | #371 | — |
| 285 | University of South Florida Tampa, FL | $38,820 | $41,319 | #223 | $24,818 |
| 286 | Indiana University-South Bend South Bend, IN | $38,663 | $41,478 | #214 | $23,308 |
Other Fine and Studio Arts Credentials at Alfred University
| Credential | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $21,443 | — | — |
Other Majors at Alfred University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ceramic Sciences and Engineering | $83,641 | $71,644 | — |
| Mechanical Engineering | $79,452 | $63,747 | #313 of 318 |
| Engineering | $71,845 | — | #19 of 19 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $61,629 | $36,059 | #732 of 1176 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $57,570 | $22,618 | #227 of 660 |
| Marketing | $55,339 | — | #455 of 516 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $55,250 | — | #759 of 796 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $49,612 | — | #257 of 680 |
| Psychology | $47,445 | $26,433 | #676 of 1027 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Alfred University fine and studio arts graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $22,912 one year after graduating and $38,877 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Alfred University rank for fine and studio arts?
Among 423 colleges reporting earnings for fine and studio arts graduates, Alfred University ranks #283 by median pay four years after graduation, and #329 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is fine and studio arts at Alfred University worth it?
Its graduates earn 6% 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.