Fine and Studio Arts at University of South Carolina Aiken
Aiken, SC · Bachelor's Degree · about 12 graduates a year
University of South Carolina Aiken graduates in fine and studio arts earn 23% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 64% of one year’s pay at that point.
How University of South Carolina Aiken 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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| 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 |
| 395 | Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi Corpus Christi, TX | $32,043 | $32,578 | #389 | $17,507 |
| 396 | University of South Carolina Aiken Aiken, SC | $31,931 | $35,407 | #360 | $19,963 |
| 397 | Auburn University at Montgomery Montgomery, AL | $31,804 | $36,100 | #345 | $18,223 |
| 398 | University of Wisconsin-Parkside Kenosha, WI | $31,577 | $32,857 | #382 | — |
| 399 | Institute of American Indian and Alaska Native Culture and Arts Development Santa Fe, NM | $31,541 | $36,520 | #336 | $29,835 |
Other Majors at University of South Carolina Aiken by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $78,231 | $72,714 | #798 of 966 |
| Industrial Engineering | — | $60,091 | — |
| Applied Mathematics | — | $59,965 | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $58,908 | $44,816 | #837 of 1176 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $58,203 | $34,654 | #213 of 660 |
| Sociology | $49,530 | $29,438 | #301 of 462 |
| Biology | $45,363 | $32,314 | #782 of 841 |
| Psychology | $45,163 | $31,121 | #793 of 1027 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $43,728 | $38,667 | #547 of 680 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $43,178 | $25,467 | #569 of 610 |
| English Language and Literature | $38,980 | $27,546 | #516 of 576 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do University of South Carolina Aiken fine and studio arts graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $19,963 one year after graduating and $31,931 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does University of South Carolina Aiken rank for fine and studio arts?
Among 423 colleges reporting earnings for fine and studio arts graduates, University of South Carolina Aiken ranks #396 by median pay four years after graduation, and #360 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is fine and studio arts at University of South Carolina Aiken worth it?
Its graduates earn 23% less than the national median for fine and studio arts ($41,367), and the median federal debt at graduation is $20,552.
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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.