Fine and Studio Arts at Middle Tennessee State University
Murfreesboro, TN · Bachelor's Degree · about 87 graduates a year
Middle Tennessee State University graduates in fine and studio arts earn 8% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 46% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Middle Tennessee State 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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| 121 | University of Minnesota-Twin Cities Minneapolis, MN | $44,850 | $42,841 | #177 | $20,192 |
| 122 | Millersville University of Pennsylvania Millersville, PA | $44,816 | $45,578 | #119 | $24,990 |
| 123 | University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Milwaukee, WI | $44,788 | $46,604 | #95 | $31,985 |
| 124 | Middle Tennessee State University Murfreesboro, TN | $44,760 | $48,895 | #62 | $29,084 |
| 125 | University of Hartford West Hartford, CT | $44,735 | $40,276 | #253 | $25,465 |
| 126 | University of Pennsylvania Philadelphia, PA | $44,735 | $45,496 | #120 | $38,820 |
| 127 | University of Alaska Anchorage Anchorage, AK | $44,569 | $42,682 | #178 | $30,311 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Middle Tennessee State University fine and studio arts graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $29,084 one year after graduating and $44,760 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Middle Tennessee State University rank for fine and studio arts?
Among 423 colleges reporting earnings for fine and studio arts graduates, Middle Tennessee State University ranks #124 by median pay four years after graduation, and #62 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is fine and studio arts at Middle Tennessee State University worth it?
Its graduates earn 8% more than the national median for fine and studio arts ($41,367), and the median federal debt at graduation is $20,500.
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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.