Fine and Studio Arts at Lander University
Greenwood, SC · Bachelor's Degree · about 16 graduates a year
Lander University graduates in fine and studio arts earn 3% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 66% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Lander 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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| 245 | University of Northern Iowa Cedar Falls, IA | $40,288 | $42,378 | #185 | $24,095 |
| 246 | Central Washington University Ellensburg, WA | $40,251 | $37,022 | #327 | $26,123 |
| 247 | Kean University Union, NJ | $40,213 | $35,294 | #362 | $25,928 |
| 248 | Lander University Greenwood, SC | $40,202 | $44,578 | #136 | $21,605 |
| 249 | Central Michigan University Mount Pleasant, MI | $40,181 | $42,366 | #186 | $18,117 |
| 250 | University of California-Santa Cruz Santa Cruz, CA | $40,156 | $36,539 | #334 | $21,106 |
| 251 | Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus University Park, PA | $40,036 | $40,717 | #238 | $23,086 |
Other Majors at Lander University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $75,458 | $78,485 | #875 of 966 |
| Computer and Information Sciences | — | $59,232 | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $52,512 | $37,208 | #1035 of 1176 |
| Biology | $51,767 | $32,422 | #632 of 841 |
| Political Science and Government | $50,079 | — | #517 of 565 |
| Sociology | $44,287 | $31,243 | #393 of 462 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $43,637 | $39,601 | #552 of 680 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $43,098 | $27,155 | #571 of 610 |
| History | $41,783 | $36,613 | #424 of 459 |
| Psychology | $41,110 | $26,626 | #944 of 1027 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $39,428 | $25,204 | #453 of 476 |
| English Language and Literature | $36,568 | — | #548 of 576 |
| Communication and Media Studies | — | $25,271 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Lander University fine and studio arts graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $21,605 one year after graduating and $40,202 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Lander University rank for fine and studio arts?
Among 423 colleges reporting earnings for fine and studio arts graduates, Lander University ranks #248 by median pay four years after graduation, and #136 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is fine and studio arts at Lander University worth it?
Its graduates earn 3% less than the national median for fine and studio arts ($41,367), and the median federal debt at graduation is $26,437.
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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.