U.S. median for this major: $41,590.
College Scorecard field of study; 84 graduates with earnings reported
Median for graduates who received federal aid.
College Scorecard field of study
About 72% 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 $57,410. College Scorecard.
Kansas City Art Institute 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 Kansas City Art Institute'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 | $26,293 | $110,956 | more than 20 years |
| $30–48k | $25,105 | $105,943 | more than 20 years |
| $48–75k | $27,663 | $116,738 | more than 20 years |
| $75–110k | $29,943 | $126,359 | more than 20 years |
| $110k+ | $30,840 | $130,145 | more than 20 years |
Cost to finish = yearly price × 4.2 years, the average time graduates took (53% 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 ($37,718) minus $35,438 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in MO (Census ACS 2020-2024), a gain of $2,280 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 Missouri colleges
Every Missouri 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 Missouri-Columbia | $51,254 | $22,000 | $20,268 | 75% |
| 2 | Lindenwood University | $46,244 | — | $19,638 | 49% |
| 3 | University of Missouri-St Louis | $45,491 | $28,837 | $15,071 | 57% |
| 4 | Missouri Southern State University | $40,402 | — | $12,007 | 42% |
| 5 | Missouri State University-Springfield | $40,386 | $27,750 | $17,613 | 58% |
| 6 | University of Missouri-Kansas City | $39,194 | $25,500 | $13,310 | 55% |
| 7 | Kansas City Art Institute | $37,718 | $27,000 | $27,650 | 58% |
| 8 | Southeast Missouri State University | $36,531 | $19,000 | $15,882 | 58% |
| 9 | University of Central Missouri | $36,421 | $28,000 | $14,462 | 54% |
20 more Missouri 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 Kansas City Art Institute, by income
School-wide average after grants for students receiving federal aid. Tap your band.
College Scorecard
About Kansas City Art Institute
- Acceptance rate: 55% · admissions
- Graduation rate: 58% within 6 years
- Median earnings, all majors, 10 years after starting: $37,032
- Full cost breakdown · all 5 majors · overview
Related majors at Kansas City Art Institute
- Graphic / Interior / Fashion Design$43,070
- Graphic Communications$30,798
- Film and Photography$34,253
Kansas City Art Institute Studio Art questions
How much do Kansas City Art Institute Studio Art graduates earn?
Studio Art graduates of Kansas City Art Institute earn a median $37,718 four years after graduating and $22,906 one year after. The U.S. median for Studio Art graduates across 420 colleges is $41,590.
How much debt do Kansas City Art Institute Studio Art graduates have?
The median federal loan debt for Studio Art graduates of Kansas City Art Institute is $27,000, about 72% of their median earnings four years out. Nationally the median is $25,361.
Is Kansas City Art Institute a good school for Studio Art in Missouri?
On pay, Studio Art graduates of Kansas City Art Institute earn $37,718 four years out, $2,668 below the median for the same major across 9 Missouri colleges ($40,386) and $3,872 below the U.S. median ($41,590). Medians of each college's graduates; EducationGuide calculation from College Scorecard.
Where does Kansas City Art Institute rank for Studio Art in Missouri?
Of 9 Missouri colleges reporting Studio Art graduate earnings, Kansas City Art Institute ranks 7th. The highest is University of Missouri-Columbia at $51,254.
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 $61,200 in the Kansas City, MO-KS 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: “Kansas City Art Institute Studio Art: earnings, debt and careers,” EducationGuide.com, https://educationguide.com/colleges/kansas-city-art-institute/majors/studio-art (College Scorecard and BLS data).