Fine and Studio Arts at Skidmore College
Saratoga Springs, NY · Bachelor's Degree · about 44 graduates a year
Skidmore College graduates in fine and studio arts earn 30% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 35% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Skidmore College 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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| 29 | Carnegie Mellon University Pittsburgh, PA | $53,726 | $54,640 | #19 | $32,597 |
| 30 | St Lawrence University Canton, NY | $53,720 | $51,130 | #40 | — |
| 31 | Kenyon College Gambier, OH | $53,620 | $57,221 | #13 | $23,082 |
| 32 | Skidmore College Saratoga Springs, NY | $53,602 | $51,018 | #43 | $30,480 |
| 33 | University of Georgia Athens, GA | $53,300 | $55,176 | #16 | $34,056 |
| 34 | University of Vermont Burlington, VT | $53,191 | $54,632 | #20 | $24,497 |
| 35 | University of Massachusetts-Lowell Lowell, MA | $52,637 | $46,352 | #97 | $36,236 |
Other Majors at Skidmore College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer and Information Sciences | $104,708 | — | #95 of 459 |
| Business/Commerce | $93,229 | $54,378 | #13 of 271 |
| Political Science and Government | $69,091 | $42,756 | #129 of 565 |
| Physiology, Pathology and Related Sciences | $67,645 | $30,632 | #18 of 64 |
| Social Work | $61,428 | — | #31 of 420 |
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | $56,595 | $40,204 | #107 of 225 |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | $51,512 | — | #172 of 265 |
| English Language and Literature | $51,029 | $26,058 | #213 of 576 |
| Psychology | $47,282 | $29,107 | #685 of 1027 |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft | $40,351 | $16,417 | #119 of 255 |
| Biology | — | $39,235 | — |
| Sociology | — | $35,128 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Skidmore College fine and studio arts graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $30,480 one year after graduating and $53,602 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Skidmore College rank for fine and studio arts?
Among 423 colleges reporting earnings for fine and studio arts graduates, Skidmore College ranks #32 by median pay four years after graduation, and #43 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is fine and studio arts at Skidmore College worth it?
Its graduates earn 30% more than the national median for fine and studio arts ($41,367), and the median federal debt at graduation is $18,500.
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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.