Fine and Studio Arts at Cornell University
Ithaca, NY · Bachelor's Degree · about 36 graduates a year
Cornell University graduates in fine and studio arts earn 1% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 37% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Cornell 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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| 202 | University of Illinois Chicago Chicago, IL | $41,924 | $41,190 | #228 | $21,954 |
| 203 | Rhode Island College Providence, RI | $41,883 | $41,250 | #225 | $28,241 |
| 204 | University of Central Arkansas Conway, AR | $41,853 | $49,320 | #57 | $28,604 |
| 205 | Cornell University Ithaca, NY | $41,784 | $39,770 | #265 | $31,073 |
| 206 | University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Chapel Hill, NC | $41,722 | $44,774 | #133 | $24,005 |
| 207 | University of Wisconsin-River Falls River Falls, WI | $41,705 | $43,396 | #165 | $28,801 |
| 208 | Jacksonville State University Jacksonville, AL | $41,659 | $47,287 | #82 | $20,826 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Cornell University fine and studio arts graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $31,073 one year after graduating and $41,784 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Cornell University rank for fine and studio arts?
Among 423 colleges reporting earnings for fine and studio arts graduates, Cornell University ranks #205 by median pay four years after graduation, and #265 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is fine and studio arts at Cornell University worth it?
Its graduates earn 1% more than the national median for fine and studio arts ($41,367), and the median federal debt at graduation is $15,500.
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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.