Fine and Studio Arts at North Carolina Central University
Durham, NC · Bachelor's Degree · about 14 graduates a year
North Carolina Central University graduates in fine and studio arts earn 2% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 74% of one year’s pay at that point.
How North Carolina Central 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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| 195 | Temple University Philadelphia, PA | $42,126 | $42,843 | #176 | $22,108 |
| 196 | University of West Florida Pensacola, FL | $42,115 | $44,826 | #130 | $23,843 |
| 197 | Indiana University-Southeast New Albany, IN | $42,084 | $45,148 | #127 | $31,194 |
| 198 | North Carolina Central University Durham, NC | $42,067 | $45,144 | #128 | $21,980 |
| 199 | University of Wisconsin-Green Bay Green Bay, WI | $41,997 | $43,700 | #156 | — |
| 200 | California State University-Sacramento Sacramento, CA | $41,969 | $38,189 | #306 | $20,203 |
| 201 | Eastern Connecticut State University Willimantic, CT | $41,933 | $37,753 | #314 | $23,534 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do North Carolina Central University fine and studio arts graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $21,980 one year after graduating and $42,067 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does North Carolina Central University rank for fine and studio arts?
Among 423 colleges reporting earnings for fine and studio arts graduates, North Carolina Central University ranks #198 by median pay four years after graduation, and #128 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is fine and studio arts at North Carolina Central University worth it?
Its graduates earn 2% more than the national median for fine and studio arts ($41,367), and the median federal debt at graduation is $31,000.
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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.