Fine and Studio Arts at Pacific Lutheran University
Tacoma, WA · Bachelor's Degree · about 11 graduates a year
Pacific Lutheran University graduates in fine and studio arts earn 6% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 48% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Pacific Lutheran 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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| 152 | Arkansas State University Jonesboro, AR | $43,758 | $51,565 | #36 | — |
| 153 | Virginia Commonwealth University Richmond, VA | $43,690 | $39,784 | #264 | $21,916 |
| 154 | Tarleton State University Stephenville, TX | $43,665 | $44,394 | #142 | $27,259 |
| 155 | Pacific Lutheran University Tacoma, WA | $43,650 | $40,149 | #256 | $23,766 |
| 156 | University at Buffalo Buffalo, NY | $43,584 | $41,483 | #213 | $24,370 |
| 157 | Framingham State University Framingham, MA | $43,582 | $38,379 | #301 | $28,843 |
| 158 | Montclair State University Montclair, NJ | $43,564 | $38,235 | #303 | $21,934 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Pacific Lutheran University fine and studio arts graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $23,766 one year after graduating and $43,650 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Pacific Lutheran University rank for fine and studio arts?
Among 423 colleges reporting earnings for fine and studio arts graduates, Pacific Lutheran University ranks #155 by median pay four years after graduation, and #256 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is fine and studio arts at Pacific Lutheran University worth it?
Its graduates earn 6% more than the national median for fine and studio arts ($41,367), and the median federal debt at graduation is $20,981.
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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.