Stephen F Austin State University Studio Art: earnings, debt & careers

Studio Art graduates of Stephen F Austin State University earn a median $38,042 four years after graduating ($25,362 after one year), with median federal loan debt of $26,000. That is $3,548 below the U.S. median for Studio Art graduates ($41,590 across 420 colleges), and ranks 14th of 20 Texas colleges.

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Earnings, 4 years after graduating
$38,042

U.S. median for this major: $41,590.

College Scorecard field of study; 72 graduates with earnings reported

Earnings, 1 year after
$25,362

Median for graduates who received federal aid.

College Scorecard field of study

Median debt at graduation
$26,000

About 68% of median earnings 4 years out. U.S. median $25,361.

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What your family pays
$14,260 /yr

Average after grants for all families receiving federal aid. Pick your income above.

Sticker price $25,791. College Scorecard.

Stephen F Austin State University Studio Art: pay against the field, and payback

Same major, other colleges

Stephen F Austin State University graduates$38,042
Texas median (20 colleges)$42,608 (−$4,566)
U.S. median (420 colleges)$41,590 (−$3,548)

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 Stephen F Austin State University's school-wide net price (no college reports it by major) and this major's graduate earnings.

Family incomeNet price / yrCost to finishYears to pay back
$0–30k$10,318$44,3679.8 years
$30–48k$11,023$47,39910.5 years
$48–75k$13,100$56,33012.4 years
$75–110k$17,609$75,71916.7 years
$110k+$22,959$98,724more than 20 years

Cost to finish = yearly price × 4.3 years, the average time graduates took (38% 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 ($38,042) minus $33,516 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in TX (Census ACS 2020-2024), a gain of $4,526 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 Texas colleges

Every Texas college we cover that reports Studio Art graduate earnings, highest first. Net price is the school-wide average after grants.

RankCollegeEarnings, 4 yrsMedian debtAvg. net priceGraduation
1Texas Woman's University$52,306$26,019$11,96349%
2Texas Tech University$50,892$27,846$19,07069%
3Baylor University$50,253$26,000$41,10480%
4Midwestern State University$49,896—$11,65643%
5The University of Texas at Austin$47,730$24,057$19,85789%
6University of North Texas$47,639$24,000$15,64961%
7The University of Texas at Arlington$47,106$26,562$13,95154%
8University of Houston$45,446$21,845$14,27665%
9Texas State University$44,934$26,928$16,80555%
10Tarleton State University$43,665$20,566$20,78348%
11The University of Texas at San Antonio$41,550$26,000$10,83653%
12Sam Houston State University$39,565$31,000$16,40455%
13University of Houston-Clear Lake$38,330$21,369$15,56352%
14Stephen F Austin State University$38,042$26,000$14,26053%
15The University of Texas at El Paso$36,854$19,778$9,40350%
16University of the Incarnate Word$36,447—$22,77551%
17The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley$35,115$17,687$4,83151%
18Angelo State University$34,802$21,477$15,09144%
19Texas A & M International University$33,313$14,672$3,63746%
20Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi$32,043$29,475$15,22540%

29 more Texas 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

Texas$63,590
U.S.$72,040

Median annual wage, all workers. U.S. jobs -0.2% by 2035. Typical entry: bachelor's degree.

Art Directors

Texas$88,270
U.S.$114,850

Median annual wage, all workers. U.S. jobs +4.2% by 2035. Typical entry: bachelor's degree.

Museum Technicians and Conservators

Texas$45,880
U.S.$51,440

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 Stephen F Austin State University, by income

School-wide average after grants for students receiving federal aid. Tap your band.

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About Stephen F Austin State University

Related majors at Stephen F Austin State University

  • Graphic / Interior / Fashion Design—
  • Music$52,341
  • Theatre$41,450

Stephen F Austin State University Studio Art questions

How much do Stephen F Austin State University Studio Art graduates earn?

Studio Art graduates of Stephen F Austin State University earn a median $38,042 four years after graduating and $25,362 one year after. The U.S. median for Studio Art graduates across 420 colleges is $41,590.

How much debt do Stephen F Austin State University Studio Art graduates have?

The median federal loan debt for Studio Art graduates of Stephen F Austin State University is $26,000, about 68% of their median earnings four years out. Nationally the median is $25,361.

Is Stephen F Austin State University a good school for Studio Art in Texas?

On pay, Studio Art graduates of Stephen F Austin State University earn $38,042 four years out, $4,566 below the median for the same major across 20 Texas colleges ($42,608) and $3,548 below the U.S. median ($41,590). Medians of each college's graduates; EducationGuide calculation from College Scorecard.

Where does Stephen F Austin State University rank for Studio Art in Texas?

Of 20 Texas colleges reporting Studio Art graduate earnings, Stephen F Austin State University ranks 14th. The highest is Texas Woman's University at $52,306.

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 $63,590 in Texas and $72,040 nationally. Others include art directors and museum technicians and conservators.

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Cite this: “Stephen F Austin State University Studio Art: earnings, debt and careers,” EducationGuide.com, https://educationguide.com/colleges/stephen-f-austin-state-university/majors/studio-art (College Scorecard and BLS data).