Fine and Studio Arts at Western Oregon University
Monmouth, OR · Bachelor's Degree · about 21 graduates a year
Western Oregon University graduates in fine and studio arts earn 26% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating.
How Western Oregon 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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| 404 | Auburn University Auburn, AL | $31,025 | $35,216 | #363 | — |
| 405 | SUNY College at Potsdam Potsdam, NY | $30,688 | $29,209 | #414 | $22,964 |
| 406 | University of Arkansas at Little Rock Little Rock, AR | $30,592 | $36,050 | #348 | $30,733 |
| 407 | Western Oregon University Monmouth, OR | $30,437 | $30,616 | #407 | $31,917 |
| 408 | California State University-San Bernardino San Bernardino, CA | $30,319 | $27,588 | #416 | $14,447 |
| 409 | Washburn University Topeka, KS | $29,659 | $30,791 | #406 | — |
| 410 | The University of Montana Missoula, MT | $29,606 | $32,340 | #392 | $22,149 |
Other Majors at Western Oregon University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer and Information Sciences | $90,324 | $51,703 | #198 of 459 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $60,363 | $40,289 | #142 of 660 |
| Business/Commerce | $59,599 | $42,281 | #208 of 271 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $54,761 | $44,845 | #101 of 680 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $54,540 | $32,249 | #270 of 610 |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | $53,550 | $31,893 | #123 of 207 |
| Public Health | $52,452 | $35,701 | #149 of 215 |
| Psychology | $52,407 | $34,038 | #380 of 1027 |
| Social Sciences | $51,921 | $34,245 | #47 of 87 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $49,630 | $37,600 | #453 of 660 |
| American Sign Language | $48,295 | $31,576 | #6 of 20 |
| Education | $46,042 | $43,879 | #51 of 71 |
| Biology | $45,268 | $25,726 | #785 of 841 |
| Information Science/Studies | — | $39,320 | — |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft | $31,048 | — | #241 of 255 |
| Design and Applied Arts | — | $23,583 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Western Oregon University fine and studio arts graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $31,917 one year after graduating and $30,437 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Western Oregon University rank for fine and studio arts?
Among 423 colleges reporting earnings for fine and studio arts graduates, Western Oregon University ranks #407 by median pay four years after graduation, and #407 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is fine and studio arts at Western Oregon University worth it?
Its graduates earn 26% less than the national median for fine and studio arts ($41,367).
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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.