Visual and Performing Arts at Fordham University
Bronx, NY · Bachelor's Degree
Fordham University graduates in visual and performing arts earn 58% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 41% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Fordham 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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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Fordham University visual and performing arts graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $41,165 one year after graduating and $65,848 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Fordham University rank for visual and performing arts?
Among 68 colleges reporting earnings for visual and performing arts graduates, Fordham University ranks #1 by median pay four years after graduation, and #1 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is visual and performing arts at Fordham University worth it?
Its graduates earn 58% more than the national median for visual and performing arts ($41,688), 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.