# Studio Art (bachelor's degree)

CIP 50.07. Page: https://educationguide.com/degrees/studio-art

## Earnings
- Graduates 4 years after finishing: median $41,590 across 420 colleges (middle half $37,109–$45,656); median federal debt $25,293
- All workers ages 25-34 with a bachelor's in Studio Arts: median $42,453 (all bachelor's $62,049; high school $35,638; Census ACS 2020-2024)

## Jobs graduates hold (ages 25-34)
| Job | Share | U.S. median wage | Growth 2025-35 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graphic Designers | 7% | $62,960 | -1.7% |
| Artists And Related Workers | 6% | $99,760 | 2.2% |
| Elementary And Middle School Teachers | 3% | $64,170 | -0.4% |
| First-Line Supervisors Of Retail Sales Workers | 3% | $48,520 | -3.7% |
| Customer Service Representatives | 3% | $44,770 | -5.3% |
| Other Managers | 2% | not reported | — |
| Retail Salespersons | 2% | $35,410 | -0.3% |
| Other Designers | 2% | not reported | — |

## By state
| State | Graduates 4 yrs (colleges) | Ages 25-34 (respondents) |
|---|---|---|
| AL | $39,550 (11) | — |
| AR | $41,853 (5) | — |
| AZ | $41,265 (4) | — |
| CA | $42,886 (34) | $40,824 (179) |
| CO | $41,900 (8) | — |
| CT | $50,952 (12) | — |
| FL | $41,067 (11) | — |
| GA | $40,870 (12) | — |
| IA | $40,288 (3) | — |
| IL | $42,050 (12) | — |
| IN | $40,146 (8) | — |
| KS | $37,980 (6) | — |
| KY | $38,192 (9) | — |
| LA | $38,054 (6) | — |
| MA | $43,248 (19) | — |
| MD | $44,442 (9) | — |
| ME | $43,514 (3) | — |
| MI | $40,703 (12) | — |
| MN | $44,568 (8) | — |
| MO | $40,386 (9) | — |
| NC | $41,722 (11) | — |
| NE | $44,386 (3) | — |
| NH | $46,850 (5) | — |
| NJ | $45,770 (12) | — |
| NY | $43,786 (34) | $48,598 (143) |
| OH | $36,603 (23) | — |
| OK | $38,298 (4) | — |
| OR | $41,745 (6) | — |
| PA | $40,036 (21) | — |
| RI | $45,685 (6) | — |
| SC | $36,007 (9) | — |
| TN | $37,293 (9) | — |
| TX | $42,608 (20) | — |
| UT | $40,938 (4) | — |
| VA | $46,308 (9) | — |
| WA | $43,032 (7) | — |
| WI | $42,883 (14) | — |
| WV | $38,452 (4) | — |

## Top colleges by graduate earnings (published states)
1. University of Southern California (CA): $72,428
2. California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo (CA): $59,721
3. Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (VA): $58,652
4. Loyola Marymount University (CA): $58,468
5. Bridgewater College (VA): $54,910
6. University of Virginia (VA): $54,579
7. James Madison University (VA): $54,093
8. University of California-Berkeley (CA): $51,699
9. University of California-San Diego (CA): $48,506
10. Biola University (CA): $47,596
11. University of Central Florida (FL): $46,779
12. Florida Atlantic University (FL): $46,606

Method: https://educationguide.com/how-we-score#degrees

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