Fine and Studio Arts at University of South Carolina-Columbia
Columbia, SC · Bachelor's Degree · about 60 graduates a year
University of South Carolina-Columbia graduates in fine and studio arts earn 4% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 59% of one year’s pay at that point.
How University of South Carolina-Columbia 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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| 262 | Nicholls State University Thibodaux, LA | $39,637 | $45,883 | #108 | $33,877 |
| 263 | Sam Houston State University Huntsville, TX | $39,565 | $40,226 | #255 | $30,999 |
| 264 | University of North Alabama Florence, AL | $39,550 | $44,893 | #129 | — |
| 265 | University of South Carolina-Columbia Columbia, SC | $39,517 | $43,818 | #152 | $27,467 |
| 266 | Central Connecticut State University New Britain, CT | $39,387 | $35,461 | #358 | — |
| 267 | University of Florida Gainesville, FL | $39,332 | $41,864 | #204 | $23,793 |
| 268 | Grand Valley State University Allendale, MI | $39,307 | $41,445 | #216 | $24,135 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do University of South Carolina-Columbia fine and studio arts graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $27,467 one year after graduating and $39,517 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does University of South Carolina-Columbia rank for fine and studio arts?
Among 423 colleges reporting earnings for fine and studio arts graduates, University of South Carolina-Columbia ranks #265 by median pay four years after graduation, and #152 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is fine and studio arts at University of South Carolina-Columbia worth it?
Its graduates earn 4% less than the national median for fine and studio arts ($41,367), and the median federal debt at graduation is $23,125.
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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.