Fine and Studio Arts at The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga
Chattanooga, TN · Bachelor's Degree · about 42 graduates a year
The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga graduates in fine and studio arts earn 10% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 65% of one year’s pay at that point.
How The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga 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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| 309 | University of Central Oklahoma Edmond, OK | $37,490 | $42,092 | #195 | — |
| 310 | Arcadia University Glenside, PA | $37,489 | $38,127 | #308 | $22,389 |
| 311 | Winthrop University Rock Hill, SC | $37,440 | $41,515 | #212 | $16,817 |
| 312 | The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga Chattanooga, TN | $37,293 | $40,739 | #236 | $21,766 |
| 313 | Troy University Troy, AL | $37,264 | $42,298 | #190 | $26,917 |
| 314 | SUNY Old Westbury Old Westbury, NY | $37,203 | $35,410 | #359 | — |
| 315 | Montserrat College of Art Beverly, MA | $37,179 | $32,740 | #386 | $21,543 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga fine and studio arts graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $21,766 one year after graduating and $37,293 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga rank for fine and studio arts?
Among 423 colleges reporting earnings for fine and studio arts graduates, The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga ranks #312 by median pay four years after graduation, and #236 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is fine and studio arts at The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga worth it?
Its graduates earn 10% less than the national median for fine and studio arts ($41,367), and the median federal debt at graduation is $24,145.
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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.