U.S. median for this major: $41,590.
College Scorecard field of study; 30 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 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 $26,284. College Scorecard.
University of Akron Main Campus 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 University of Akron Main Campus'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 | $10,413 | $46,963 | more than 20 years |
| $30–48k | $10,131 | $45,691 | more than 20 years |
| $48–75k | $13,519 | $60,971 | more than 20 years |
| $75–110k | $17,800 | $80,278 | more than 20 years |
| $110k+ | $20,226 | $91,219 | more than 20 years |
Cost to finish = yearly price × 4.5 years, the average time graduates took (29% 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 ($36,233) minus $35,438 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in OH (Census ACS 2020-2024), a gain of $795 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 Ohio colleges
Every Ohio college we cover that reports Studio Art graduate earnings, highest first. Net price is the school-wide average after grants. Colleges marked "mostly 2-year" or "bachelor's & associate" award more associate degrees than bachelor's; their bachelor's programs often serve working adults finishing a degree (for example, nurses completing a BSN), so their graduates' earnings can run higher than those of students starting college at 18.
| Rank | College | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Miami University-Oxford | $55,891 | $27,000 | $28,384 | 80% |
| 2 | Kenyon College | $53,620 | $15,500 | $38,512 | 82% |
| 3 | Ohio State University | $46,899 | $26,849 | $17,339 | 88% |
| 4 | Oberlin College | $44,299 | $20,500 | $38,645 | 81% |
| 5 | Ohio University-Eastern Campus | $39,055 | $26,000 | $3,925 | 21% |
| 6 | Ohio University-Chillicothe Campus | $39,055 | $26,000 | $5,755 | 14% |
| 7 | Ohio University-Southern Campusbachelor's & associate | $39,055 | $26,000 | $5,993 | 21% |
| 8 | Ohio University-Lancaster Campusbachelor's & associate | $39,055 | $26,000 | $5,650 | 14% |
| 9 | Ohio University | $39,055 | $26,000 | $21,637 | 65% |
| 10 | Ohio University-Zanesville Campus | $39,055 | $26,000 | $5,746 | 22% |
| 11 | University of Cincinnati | $37,025 | $28,943 | $25,648 | 75% |
| 12 | Cleveland State University | $36,603 | $27,978 | $14,764 | 51% |
| 13 | Youngstown State University | $36,539 | $31,000 | $12,767 | 50% |
| 14 | University of Akron Main Campus | $36,233 | $25,919 | $13,946 | 52% |
| 15 | Bowling Green State University | $36,036 | $27,000 | $24,022 | 64% |
| 16 | Kent State University at Starkmostly 2-year | $35,710 | $28,501 | $10,897 | 37% |
| 17 | Kent State University at Kent | $35,710 | $28,501 | $20,787 | 64% |
| 18 | Wright State University | $34,704 | $29,259 | $15,415 | 42% |
| 19 | Shawnee State University | $34,215 | $28,750 | $14,381 | 48% |
| 20 | University of Toledo | $33,409 | $26,750 | $17,249 | 57% |
| 21 | Cleveland Institute of Art | $33,253 | $27,000 | $29,208 | 58% |
| 22 | Columbus College of Art & Design | $32,061 | $27,000 | $29,439 | 56% |
| 23 | Art Academy of Cincinnati | $31,166 | $27,000 | $34,253 | 41% |
33 more Ohio 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 University of Akron Main Campus, by income
School-wide average after grants for students receiving federal aid. Tap your band.
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About University of Akron Main Campus
- Acceptance rate: 60% · admissions
- Graduation rate: 52% within 6 years
- Median earnings, all majors, 10 years after starting: $46,600
- Full cost breakdown · all 89 majors · overview
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University of Akron Main Campus Studio Art questions
How much do University of Akron Main Campus Studio Art graduates earn?
Studio Art graduates of University of Akron Main Campus earn a median $36,233 four years after graduating and $22,837 one year after. The U.S. median for Studio Art graduates across 420 colleges is $41,590.
How much debt do University of Akron Main Campus Studio Art graduates have?
The median federal loan debt for Studio Art graduates of University of Akron Main Campus is $25,919, about 72% of their median earnings four years out. Nationally the median is $25,361.
Is University of Akron Main Campus a good school for Studio Art in Ohio?
On pay, Studio Art graduates of University of Akron Main Campus earn $36,233 four years out, $370 below the median for the same major across 23 Ohio colleges ($36,603) and $5,357 below the U.S. median ($41,590). Medians of each college's graduates; EducationGuide calculation from College Scorecard.
Where does University of Akron Main Campus rank for Studio Art in Ohio?
Of 23 Ohio colleges reporting Studio Art graduate earnings, University of Akron Main Campus ranks 14th; among the 20 that mostly award bachelor's degrees it ranks 12th. The highest is Miami University-Oxford at $55,891.
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 $81,820 in the Akron, OH 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: “University of Akron Main Campus Studio Art: earnings, debt and careers,” EducationGuide.com, https://educationguide.com/colleges/university-of-akron-main-campus/majors/studio-art (College Scorecard and BLS data).