Fine and Studio Arts at University of South Carolina-Upstate
Spartanburg, SC · Bachelor's Degree · about 22 graduates a year
University of South Carolina-Upstate graduates in fine and studio arts earn 14% 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-Upstate 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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| 341 | Kent State University at Kent Kent, OH | $35,710 | $38,108 | #310 | $19,138 |
| 342 | Western Illinois University Macomb, IL | $35,703 | $35,078 | #364 | $26,196 |
| 343 | University of North Carolina at Greensboro Greensboro, NC | $35,628 | $38,234 | #304 | $18,745 |
| 344 | University of South Carolina-Upstate Spartanburg, SC | $35,612 | $39,488 | #272 | $35,203 |
| 345 | Columbus State University Columbus, GA | $35,560 | $36,812 | #331 | $22,798 |
| 346 | University of New Mexico-Main Campus Albuquerque, NM | $35,527 | $41,135 | #229 | $19,227 |
| 347 | Clemson University Clemson, SC | $35,526 | $39,393 | #275 | — |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do University of South Carolina-Upstate fine and studio arts graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $35,203 one year after graduating and $35,612 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does University of South Carolina-Upstate rank for fine and studio arts?
Among 423 colleges reporting earnings for fine and studio arts graduates, University of South Carolina-Upstate ranks #344 by median pay four years after graduation, and #272 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is fine and studio arts at University of South Carolina-Upstate worth it?
Its graduates earn 14% less than the national median for fine and studio arts ($41,367), and the median federal debt at graduation is $21,042.
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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.