U.S. median for this major: $41,590.
College Scorecard field of study; 38 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 75% 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 $20,763. College Scorecard.
UT 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 UT'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 | $13,158 | $59,869 | no earnings gain |
| $30–48k | $13,214 | $60,124 | no earnings gain |
| $48–75k | $15,440 | $70,252 | no earnings gain |
| $75–110k | $18,715 | $85,153 | no earnings gain |
| $110k+ | $20,605 | $93,753 | no earnings gain |
Cost to finish = yearly price × 4.5 years, the average time graduates took (14% 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 ($33,327) minus $38,580 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in UT (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 Utah colleges
Every Utah 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 | University of Utah | $50,166 | $23,506 | $16,200 | 65% |
| 2 | Utah State Universitybachelor's & associate | $48,180 | $17,500 | $14,936 | 59% |
| 3 | Weber State Universitybachelor's & associate | $33,697 | — | $10,258 | 46% |
| 4 | Utah Tech Universitybachelor's & associate | $33,327 | $25,000 | $16,039 | 38% |
4 more Utah 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 UT, by income
School-wide average after grants for students receiving federal aid. Tap your band.
College Scorecard
About UT
- Acceptance rate: — · admissions
- Graduation rate: 38% within 6 years
- Median earnings, all majors, 10 years after starting: $44,570
- Full cost breakdown · all 51 majors · overview
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UT Studio Art questions
How much do UT Studio Art graduates earn?
Studio Art graduates of Utah Tech University earn a median $33,327 four years after graduating and $23,524 one year after. The U.S. median for Studio Art graduates across 420 colleges is $41,590.
How much debt do UT Studio Art graduates have?
The median federal loan debt for Studio Art graduates of Utah Tech University is $25,000, about 75% of their median earnings four years out. Nationally the median is $25,361.
Is UT a good school for Studio Art in Utah?
On pay, Studio Art graduates of Utah Tech University earn $33,327 four years out, $7,611 below the median for the same major across 4 Utah colleges ($40,938) and $8,263 below the U.S. median ($41,590). Medians of each college's graduates; EducationGuide calculation from College Scorecard.
Where does UT rank for Studio Art in Utah?
Of 4 Utah colleges reporting Studio Art graduate earnings, Utah Tech University ranks 4th. The highest is University of Utah at $50,166.
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 $72,020 in the St. George, UT 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: “Utah Tech University Studio Art: earnings, debt and careers,” EducationGuide.com, https://educationguide.com/colleges/utah-tech-university/majors/studio-art (College Scorecard and BLS data).