Fine and Studio Arts at SUNY Buffalo State University
Buffalo, NY · Bachelor's Degree · about 28 graduates a year
SUNY Buffalo State University graduates in fine and studio arts earn 9% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 42% of one year’s pay at that point.
How SUNY Buffalo State 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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| 112 | California State University-Chico Chico, CA | $45,468 | $41,373 | #221 | $22,628 |
| 113 | University of Houston Houston, TX | $45,446 | $46,205 | #99 | $26,482 |
| 114 | University of Louisville Louisville, KY | $45,429 | $51,439 | #38 | $28,485 |
| 115 | SUNY Buffalo State University Buffalo, NY | $45,222 | $43,042 | #172 | $24,041 |
| 116 | Frostburg State University Frostburg, MD | $45,220 | $39,686 | #268 | $24,649 |
| 117 | University of Oregon Eugene, OR | $44,958 | $45,223 | #125 | $26,404 |
| 118 | Texas State University San Marcos, TX | $44,934 | $45,685 | #116 | $28,445 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do SUNY Buffalo State University fine and studio arts graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $24,041 one year after graduating and $45,222 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does SUNY Buffalo State University rank for fine and studio arts?
Among 423 colleges reporting earnings for fine and studio arts graduates, SUNY Buffalo State University ranks #115 by median pay four years after graduation, and #172 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is fine and studio arts at SUNY Buffalo State University worth it?
Its graduates earn 9% more than the national median for fine and studio arts ($41,367), and the median federal debt at graduation is $19,000.
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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.