U.S. median for this major: $41,590.
College Scorecard field of study; 203 graduates with earnings reported
Median for graduates who received federal aid.
College Scorecard field of study
About 64% of median earnings 4 years out. U.S. median $25,361.
College Scorecard field of study (federal loans)
Average after grants for all families receiving federal aid. Pick your income above.
Sticker price $28,241. College Scorecard.
Georgia State University Studio Art: pay against the field, and payback
Same major, other colleges
Median earnings 4 years after graduating; state and U.S. figures are the median of each covered college's graduates in this major. College Scorecard; calculated by EducationGuide.
Studio Art nationally: jobs, pay at ages 25-34, every state →
Cost to finish and years to pay back, by income
Uses Georgia State University's school-wide net price (no college reports it by major) and this major's graduate earnings.
| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–30k | $13,787 | $61,352 | 6.9 years |
| $30–48k | $14,430 | $64,214 | 7.2 years |
| $48–75k | $16,656 | $74,119 | 8.3 years |
| $75–110k | $19,390 | $86,286 | 9.7 years |
| $110k+ | $20,305 | $90,357 | 10.1 years |
Cost to finish = yearly price × 4.5 years, the average time graduates took (34% finished in 4 years; students who entered fall 2017, IPEDS). Years to pay back = cost to finish ÷ the earnings gain: median earnings of Studio Art graduates 4 years after graduating ($42,454) minus $33,516 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in GA (Census ACS 2020-2024), a gain of $8,938 a year. Before taxes, loan interest and earnings given up while in school. Method
College Scorecard; IPEDS Graduation Rates; U.S. Census Bureau ACS. Calculated by EducationGuide.
Studio Art at Georgia colleges
Every Georgia college we cover that reports Studio Art graduate earnings, highest first. Net price is the school-wide average after grants.
| Rank | College | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | University of Georgia | $53,300 | $21,947 | $13,936 | 90% |
| 2 | Kennesaw State University | $47,221 | $26,097 | $15,048 | 52% |
| 3 | University of West Georgia | $45,644 | $31,000 | $12,786 | 43% |
| 4 | University of North Georgia | $42,745 | $22,375 | $9,823 | 37% |
| 5 | Georgia State University | $42,454 | $27,349 | $15,931 | 53% |
| 6 | Savannah College of Art and Design | $41,153 | $27,000 | $49,430 | 69% |
| 7 | Agnes Scott College | $40,587 | $26,244 | $24,754 | 71% |
| 8 | Georgia College & State University | $37,109 | $26,000 | $20,686 | 64% |
| 9 | Columbus State University | $35,560 | $30,430 | $13,115 | 42% |
| 10 | Georgia Southern University | $34,659 | $29,500 | $15,267 | 55% |
| 11 | Valdosta State University | $31,539 | $27,290 | $10,945 | 42% |
| 12 | Augusta University | $25,770 | $27,741 | $13,787 | 49% |
15 more Georgia colleges offer Studio Art but have too few graduates to report earnings.
Careers for Studio Art graduates
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education
Median annual wage, all workers. U.S. jobs -0.2% by 2035. Typical entry: bachelor's degree.
Art Directors
Median annual wage, all workers. U.S. jobs +4.2% by 2035. Typical entry: bachelor's degree.
Museum Technicians and Conservators
Median annual wage, all workers. U.S. jobs +3.6% by 2035. Typical entry: bachelor's degree.
BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025; Employment Projections 2025-35. Careers from the federal major-to-occupation crosswalk.
What families pay at Georgia State University, by income
School-wide average after grants for students receiving federal aid. Tap your band.
College Scorecard
About Georgia State University
- Acceptance rate: 55% · admissions
- Graduation rate: 53% within 6 years
- Median earnings, all majors, 10 years after starting: $47,384
- Full cost breakdown · all 55 majors · overview
Related majors at Georgia State University
- Music$35,963
- Film and Photography$42,457
Georgia State University Studio Art questions
How much do Georgia State University Studio Art graduates earn?
Studio Art graduates of Georgia State University earn a median $42,454 four years after graduating and $21,226 one year after. The U.S. median for Studio Art graduates across 420 colleges is $41,590.
How much debt do Georgia State University Studio Art graduates have?
The median federal loan debt for Studio Art graduates of Georgia State University is $27,349, about 64% of their median earnings four years out. Nationally the median is $25,361.
Is Georgia State University a good school for Studio Art in Georgia?
On pay, Studio Art graduates of Georgia State University earn $42,454 four years out, $1,584 above the median for the same major across 12 Georgia colleges ($40,870) and $864 above the U.S. median ($41,590). Medians of each college's graduates; EducationGuide calculation from College Scorecard.
Where does Georgia State University rank for Studio Art in Georgia?
Of 12 Georgia colleges reporting Studio Art graduate earnings, Georgia State University ranks 5th. The highest is University of Georgia at $53,300.
What jobs do Studio Art graduates get?
A common career is secondary school teachers, except special and career/technical education, with a median wage of $77,210 in the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA area and $72,040 nationally. Others include art directors and museum technicians and conservators.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (field of study: median earnings and federal loan debt of graduates who received federal aid); BLS. How we score
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Cite this: “Georgia State University Studio Art: earnings, debt and careers,” EducationGuide.com, https://educationguide.com/colleges/georgia-state-university/majors/studio-art (College Scorecard and BLS data).