U.S. median for this major: $41,590.
College Scorecard field of study; 20 graduates with earnings reported. A small group, so treat this figure with caution
Median for graduates who received federal aid.
College Scorecard field of study
About 88% 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 $23,570. College Scorecard.
The University of Montana Studio Art: pay against the field, and payback
Same major, other colleges
Fewer than 3 Montana colleges report earnings for this major, so there is no state median.
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 The University of Montana'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 | $13,960 | $61,564 | no earnings gain |
| $30–48k | $14,892 | $65,674 | no earnings gain |
| $48–75k | $17,180 | $75,764 | no earnings gain |
| $75–110k | $19,269 | $84,976 | no earnings gain |
| $110k+ | $20,930 | $92,301 | no earnings gain |
Cost to finish = yearly price × 4.4 years, the average time graduates took (31% 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 ($29,606) minus $33,516 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in MT (Census ACS 2020-2024). 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 Montana colleges
Every Montana 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 | Montana State University | $46,741 | $26,000 | $22,499 | 57% |
| 2 | The University of Montana | $29,606 | $26,187 | $16,784 | 48% |
4 more Montana 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 The University of Montana, by income
School-wide average after grants for students receiving federal aid. Tap your band.
College Scorecard
About The University of Montana
- Acceptance rate: 96% · admissions
- Graduation rate: 48% within 6 years
- Median earnings, all majors, 10 years after starting: $44,511
- Full cost breakdown · all 70 majors · overview
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The University of Montana Studio Art questions
How much do The University of Montana Studio Art graduates earn?
Studio Art graduates of The University of Montana earn a median $29,606 four years after graduating and $22,149 one year after. The U.S. median for Studio Art graduates across 420 colleges is $41,590.
How much debt do The University of Montana Studio Art graduates have?
The median federal loan debt for Studio Art graduates of The University of Montana is $26,187, about 88% of their median earnings four years out. Nationally the median is $25,361.
Where does The University of Montana rank for Studio Art in Montana?
Of 2 Montana colleges reporting Studio Art graduate earnings, The University of Montana ranks 2nd. The highest is Montana State University at $46,741.
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 $61,320 in the Missoula, MT 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: “The University of Montana Studio Art: earnings, debt and careers,” EducationGuide.com, https://educationguide.com/colleges/the-university-of-montana/majors/studio-art (College Scorecard and BLS data).