U.S. median for this major: $41,590.
College Scorecard field of study; 28 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 83% 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 $22,519. College Scorecard.
University of Arkansas at Little Rock 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 Arkansas at Little Rock'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 | $15,195 | $67,314 | no earnings gain |
| $30–48k | $16,250 | $71,988 | no earnings gain |
| $48–75k | $19,018 | $84,250 | no earnings gain |
| $75–110k | $21,087 | $93,415 | no earnings gain |
| $110k+ | $22,255 | $98,590 | no earnings gain |
Cost to finish = yearly price × 4.4 years, the average time graduates took (25% 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 ($30,592) minus $32,399 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in AR (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 Arkansas colleges
Every Arkansas 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 | Arkansas State University | $43,758 | — | $12,366 | 55% |
| 2 | University of Arkansas | $42,681 | $21,777 | $18,209 | 71% |
| 3 | University of Central Arkansas | $41,853 | $25,351 | $16,511 | 54% |
| 4 | University of Arkansas at Little Rock | $30,592 | $25,402 | $17,248 | 42% |
| 5 | Southern Arkansas University Main Campus | $28,938 | — | $14,027 | 49% |
11 more Arkansas 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 Arkansas at Little Rock, by income
School-wide average after grants for students receiving federal aid. Tap your band.
College Scorecard
About University of Arkansas at Little Rock
- Acceptance rate: 59% · admissions
- Graduation rate: 42% within 6 years
- Median earnings, all majors, 10 years after starting: $45,265
- Full cost breakdown · all 57 majors · overview
Related majors at University of Arkansas at Little Rock
- Music—
- Theatre—
University of Arkansas at Little Rock Studio Art questions
How much do University of Arkansas at Little Rock Studio Art graduates earn?
Studio Art graduates of University of Arkansas at Little Rock earn a median $30,592 four years after graduating and $30,733 one year after. The U.S. median for Studio Art graduates across 420 colleges is $41,590.
How much debt do University of Arkansas at Little Rock Studio Art graduates have?
The median federal loan debt for Studio Art graduates of University of Arkansas at Little Rock is $25,402, about 83% of their median earnings four years out. Nationally the median is $25,361.
Is University of Arkansas at Little Rock a good school for Studio Art in Arkansas?
On pay, Studio Art graduates of University of Arkansas at Little Rock earn $30,592 four years out, $11,261 below the median for the same major across 5 Arkansas colleges ($41,853) and $10,998 below the U.S. median ($41,590). Medians of each college's graduates; EducationGuide calculation from College Scorecard.
Where does University of Arkansas at Little Rock rank for Studio Art in Arkansas?
Of 5 Arkansas colleges reporting Studio Art graduate earnings, University of Arkansas at Little Rock ranks 4th. The highest is Arkansas State University at $43,758.
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 $60,480 in the Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway, AR 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 Arkansas at Little Rock Studio Art: earnings, debt and careers,” EducationGuide.com, https://educationguide.com/colleges/university-of-arkansas-at-little-rock/majors/studio-art (College Scorecard and BLS data).