Fine and Studio Arts at Willamette University
Salem, OR · Bachelor's Degree · about 15 graduates a year
Willamette University graduates in fine and studio arts earn 22% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating.
How Willamette 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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| 388 | Minneapolis College of Art and Design Minneapolis, MN | $32,667 | $31,204 | #402 | $14,829 |
| 389 | Seattle Pacific University Seattle, WA | $32,456 | $29,853 | #413 | $35,938 |
| 390 | Morehead State University Morehead, KY | $32,257 | $36,525 | #335 | $17,301 |
| 391 | Willamette University Salem, OR | $32,256 | $32,446 | #390 | — |
| 392 | University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth North Dartmouth, MA | $32,222 | $28,375 | #415 | $23,214 |
| 393 | Colorado Mesa University Grand Junction, CO | $32,144 | $30,061 | #412 | $27,136 |
| 394 | Columbus College of Art & Design Columbus, OH | $32,061 | $34,214 | #370 | $25,751 |
Other Majors at Willamette University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science | $100,650 | $80,077 | #166 of 349 |
| Physics | $89,506 | — | #26 of 107 |
| Chemistry | $79,592 | — | #21 of 209 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $70,412 | $31,472 | #43 of 660 |
| Political Science and Government | $63,407 | $35,162 | #247 of 565 |
| Economics | $63,255 | $45,993 | #334 of 368 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $59,337 | — | #131 of 610 |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | $54,657 | $28,697 | #138 of 265 |
| English Language and Literature | $50,060 | $32,863 | #253 of 576 |
| Biology | $45,197 | $25,100 | #787 of 841 |
| Design and Applied Arts | $44,870 | — | #231 of 299 |
| Psychology | — | $29,678 | — |
| Sociology | — | $29,312 | — |
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | — | $27,044 | — |
| History | — | $22,555 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Willamette University fine and studio arts graduates make?
Graduates earn $32,256 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Willamette University rank for fine and studio arts?
Among 423 colleges reporting earnings for fine and studio arts graduates, Willamette University ranks #391 by median pay four years after graduation, and #390 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is fine and studio arts at Willamette University worth it?
Its graduates earn 22% 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.