Fine and Studio Arts at Lewis & Clark College
Portland, OR · Bachelor's Degree · about 14 graduates a year
Lewis & Clark College graduates in fine and studio arts earn 3% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 58% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Lewis & Clark 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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| 176 | California State University-Northridge Northridge, CA | $42,904 | $39,040 | #282 | $25,359 |
| 177 | San Francisco State University San Francisco, CA | $42,868 | $39,007 | #284 | $24,606 |
| 178 | The New School New York, NY | $42,798 | $40,735 | #237 | $20,967 |
| 179 | Lewis & Clark College Portland, OR | $42,788 | $43,040 | #173 | — |
| 180 | University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point Stevens Point, WI | $42,771 | $44,505 | #139 | $29,334 |
| 181 | George Fox University Newberg, OR | $42,759 | $43,011 | #174 | $31,401 |
| 182 | University of North Georgia Dahlonega, GA | $42,745 | $44,250 | #144 | $23,530 |
Other Majors at Lewis & Clark College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Economics | $81,567 | $49,576 | #168 of 368 |
| Computer Science | — | $66,653 | — |
| International Relations and National Security Studies | $57,783 | — | #89 of 118 |
| Psychology | $55,288 | $26,790 | #239 of 1027 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $53,026 | $17,707 | #358 of 660 |
| Sociology and Anthropology | $52,622 | $24,098 | #2 of 9 |
| Sociology | $52,232 | — | #227 of 462 |
| Biology | $49,503 | $24,050 | #700 of 841 |
| English Language and Literature | $39,705 | $26,998 | #507 of 576 |
| Political Science and Government | — | $38,784 | — |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology | — | $33,002 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Lewis & Clark College fine and studio arts graduates make?
Graduates earn $42,788 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Lewis & Clark College rank for fine and studio arts?
Among 423 colleges reporting earnings for fine and studio arts graduates, Lewis & Clark College ranks #179 by median pay four years after graduation, and #173 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is fine and studio arts at Lewis & Clark College worth it?
Its graduates earn 3% more than the national median for fine and studio arts ($41,367), and the median federal debt at graduation is $25,000.
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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.