Fine and Studio Arts at Arcadia University
Glenside, PA · Bachelor's Degree · about 16 graduates a year
Arcadia University graduates in fine and studio arts earn 9% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 72% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Arcadia 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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| 307 | University of New Haven West Haven, CT | $37,642 | $33,890 | #373 | — |
| 308 | Wichita State University Wichita, KS | $37,604 | $39,039 | #283 | $27,518 |
| 309 | University of Central Oklahoma Edmond, OK | $37,490 | $42,092 | #195 | — |
| 310 | Arcadia University Glenside, PA | $37,489 | $38,127 | #308 | $22,389 |
| 311 | Winthrop University Rock Hill, SC | $37,440 | $41,515 | #212 | $16,817 |
| 312 | The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga Chattanooga, TN | $37,293 | $40,739 | #236 | $21,766 |
| 313 | Troy University Troy, AL | $37,264 | $42,298 | #190 | $26,917 |
Other Majors at Arcadia University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer and Information Sciences | $86,116 | $50,672 | #225 of 459 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $73,901 | $46,846 | #379 of 796 |
| Biology | $73,377 | $40,110 | #62 of 841 |
| Mathematics | $66,995 | — | #191 of 309 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | $59,441 | $38,581 | #136 of 275 |
| International Business | $58,788 | $40,659 | #104 of 115 |
| History | $56,331 | — | #111 of 459 |
| Psychology | $55,517 | $29,772 | #224 of 1027 |
| International/Globalization Studies | $53,307 | $30,872 | #56 of 87 |
| Criminology | $47,772 | $33,823 | #102 of 113 |
| English Language and Literature | $40,802 | — | #487 of 576 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $40,740 | $27,061 | #625 of 660 |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft | $39,087 | $17,203 | #151 of 255 |
| Sociology | — | $36,919 | — |
| Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies | — | $27,390 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Arcadia University fine and studio arts graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $22,389 one year after graduating and $37,489 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Arcadia University rank for fine and studio arts?
Among 423 colleges reporting earnings for fine and studio arts graduates, Arcadia University ranks #310 by median pay four years after graduation, and #308 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is fine and studio arts at Arcadia University worth it?
Its graduates earn 9% less than the national median for fine and studio arts ($41,367), and the median federal debt at graduation is $26,975.
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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.