Visual and Performing Arts at Empire State University
Saratoga Springs, NY · Bachelor's Degree
Empire State University graduates in visual and performing arts earn 4% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating.
How Empire State University Compares for Visual and Performing Arts
All 68 colleges reporting visual and performing 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 | Fordham University Bronx, NY | $65,848 | $62,674 | #1 | $41,165 |
| 2 | Champlain College Burlington, VT | $57,883 | $59,451 | #2 | $30,138 |
| 3 | Texas A & M University-College Station College Station, TX | $57,002 | $57,954 | #3 | — |
| 4 | George Mason University Fairfax, VA | $54,703 | $49,812 | #13 | $31,941 |
| 5 | The University of Texas at Austin Austin, TX | $53,829 | $54,728 | #5 | $29,707 |
| 6 | University of Central Florida Orlando, FL | $52,922 | $56,329 | #4 | $28,878 |
| 7 | University of Missouri-Columbia Columbia, MO | $50,205 | $53,830 | #6 | $29,775 |
| 8 | Lesley University Cambridge, MA | $49,175 | $43,304 | #30 | $20,600 |
| 9 | Arizona State University Campus Immersion Tempe, AZ | $48,589 | $49,926 | #11 | $22,817 |
| 10 | Arizona State University Digital Immersion Scottsdale, AZ | $48,589 | $49,926 | #12 | $22,817 |
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| 25 | Pennsylvania State University-World Campus University Park, PA | $45,170 | $45,938 | #22 | $25,702 |
| 26 | University of New Mexico-Main Campus Albuquerque, NM | $44,091 | $51,050 | #7 | $25,286 |
| 27 | Longwood University Farmville, VA | $44,066 | $40,126 | #42 | $34,812 |
| 28 | Empire State University Saratoga Springs, NY | $43,473 | $41,377 | #39 | — |
| 29 | Academy of Art University San Francisco, CA | $43,084 | $39,204 | #44 | $28,494 |
| 30 | Ramapo College of New Jersey Mahwah, NJ | $43,063 | $37,796 | #52 | — |
| 31 | Southern Oregon University Ashland, OR | $43,044 | $43,298 | #31 | $17,228 |
Other Majors at Empire State University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $102,384 | $94,830 | #116 of 966 |
| Public Administration and Social Service Professions | $72,188 | — | #2 of 10 |
| Physical Sciences | $71,805 | $59,562 | — |
| Biological and Physical Sciences | $71,066 | — | #3 of 33 |
| Business/Commerce | $69,365 | $57,225 | #80 of 271 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $66,111 | — | #46 of 476 |
| Social Sciences | $61,925 | — | #12 of 87 |
| Human Resources Management and Services | $58,129 | — | #170 of 187 |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | $57,379 | $41,424 | #76 of 207 |
| Community Organization and Advocacy | $56,825 | $45,544 | #6 of 24 |
| English Language and Literature/Letters | $54,265 | $48,651 | #3 of 14 |
| Public Policy Analysis | — | $52,614 | — |
| Education | $50,954 | $39,046 | #31 of 71 |
| Psychology | $49,979 | $39,188 | #511 of 1027 |
| History | $45,252 | — | #370 of 459 |
| Fine and Studio Arts | — | $39,946 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Empire State University visual and performing arts graduates make?
Graduates earn $43,473 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Empire State University rank for visual and performing arts?
Among 68 colleges reporting earnings for visual and performing arts graduates, Empire State University ranks #28 by median pay four years after graduation, and #39 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is visual and performing arts at Empire State University worth it?
Its graduates earn 4% more than the national median for visual and performing arts ($41,688).
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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.