Fine and Studio Arts at The University of Tennessee-Knoxville
Knoxville, TN · Bachelor's Degree · about 53 graduates a year
The University of Tennessee-Knoxville graduates in fine and studio arts earn 16% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 75% of one year’s pay at that point.
How The University of Tennessee-Knoxville 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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| 365 | Bard College at Simon's Rock Great Barrington, MA | $34,667 | $30,528 | #408 | $19,327 |
| 366 | Bard College Annandale-on-hudson, NY | $34,667 | $32,996 | #381 | $19,327 |
| 367 | Georgia Southern University Statesboro, GA | $34,659 | $35,879 | #350 | $21,214 |
| 368 | The University of Tennessee-Knoxville Knoxville, TN | $34,609 | $37,807 | #313 | $23,661 |
| 369 | East Tennessee State University Johnson City, TN | $34,516 | $37,705 | #316 | $16,696 |
| 370 | University of Hawaii at Manoa Honolulu, HI | $34,383 | $31,285 | #401 | $17,626 |
| 371 | Emporia State University Emporia, KS | $34,355 | $35,666 | #352 | $19,276 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do The University of Tennessee-Knoxville fine and studio arts graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $23,661 one year after graduating and $34,609 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does The University of Tennessee-Knoxville rank for fine and studio arts?
Among 423 colleges reporting earnings for fine and studio arts graduates, The University of Tennessee-Knoxville ranks #368 by median pay four years after graduation, and #313 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is fine and studio arts at The University of Tennessee-Knoxville worth it?
Its graduates earn 16% less than the national median for fine and studio arts ($41,367), and the median federal debt at graduation is $25,877.
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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.