Fine and Studio Arts at University at Buffalo
Buffalo, NY · Bachelor's Degree · about 53 graduates a year
University at Buffalo graduates in fine and studio arts earn 5% 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 University at Buffalo 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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| 153 | Virginia Commonwealth University Richmond, VA | $43,690 | $39,784 | #264 | $21,916 |
| 154 | Tarleton State University Stephenville, TX | $43,665 | $44,394 | #142 | $27,259 |
| 155 | Pacific Lutheran University Tacoma, WA | $43,650 | $40,149 | #256 | $23,766 |
| 156 | University at Buffalo Buffalo, NY | $43,584 | $41,483 | #213 | $24,370 |
| 157 | Framingham State University Framingham, MA | $43,582 | $38,379 | #301 | $28,843 |
| 158 | Montclair State University Montclair, NJ | $43,564 | $38,235 | #303 | $21,934 |
| 159 | California State University-Bakersfield Bakersfield, CA | $43,534 | $39,613 | #269 | — |
Other Fine and Studio Arts Credentials at University at Buffalo
| Credential | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Master's Degree | — | $37,918 | — |
Other Majors at University at Buffalo by Graduate Pay
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do University at Buffalo fine and studio arts graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $24,370 one year after graduating and $43,584 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does University at Buffalo rank for fine and studio arts?
Among 423 colleges reporting earnings for fine and studio arts graduates, University at Buffalo ranks #156 by median pay four years after graduation, and #213 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is fine and studio arts at University at Buffalo worth it?
Its graduates earn 5% more than the national median for fine and studio arts ($41,367), and the median federal debt at graduation is $16,056.
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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.