Fine and Studio Arts at University of Memphis
Memphis, TN · Bachelor's Degree · about 61 graduates a year
University of Memphis graduates in fine and studio arts earn 16% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 60% of one year’s pay at that point.
How University of Memphis 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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| 73 | Plymouth State University Plymouth, NH | $48,229 | $44,424 | #140 | $30,491 |
| 74 | Utah State University Logan, UT | $48,180 | $45,663 | #118 | $33,552 |
| 75 | Salve Regina University Newport, RI | $48,067 | $47,341 | #80 | — |
| 76 | University of Memphis Memphis, TN | $48,064 | $52,505 | #30 | $26,451 |
| 77 | Minnesota State University-Mankato Mankato, MN | $47,822 | $45,680 | #117 | $38,717 |
| 78 | The University of Texas at Austin Austin, TX | $47,730 | $48,527 | #66 | $32,088 |
| 79 | University of North Texas Denton, TX | $47,639 | $48,435 | #69 | $27,067 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do University of Memphis fine and studio arts graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $26,451 one year after graduating and $48,064 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does University of Memphis rank for fine and studio arts?
Among 423 colleges reporting earnings for fine and studio arts graduates, University of Memphis ranks #76 by median pay four years after graduation, and #30 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is fine and studio arts at University of Memphis worth it?
Its graduates earn 16% more than the national median for fine and studio arts ($41,367), and the median federal debt at graduation is $28,750.
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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.