# Baylor University: Studio Art (bachelor's)

Waco, TX. IPEDS 223232, CIP 50.07. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/baylor-university/majors/studio-art

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: not reported
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $50,253 (U.S. median for this major: $41,590 across 420 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $26,000 (U.S. median $25,361)
- Rank in TX: 3 of 20 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the TX median for this major (20 colleges, $42,608): +$7,645
- Versus the U.S. median: +$8,663

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.14 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $50,253 minus $33,516 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in TX (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $22,024 | $91,179 | 5.4 years |
| 30-48k | $21,530 | $89,134 | 5.3 years |
| 48-75k | $33,902 | $140,354 | 8.4 years |
| 75-110k | $38,852 | $160,847 | 9.6 years |
| 110k+ | $47,895 | $198,285 | 11.8 years |

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

## Studio Art at TX colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Texas Woman's University | $52,306 | $26,019 | $11,963 | 49% |
| Texas Tech University | $50,892 | $27,846 | $19,070 | 69% |
| Baylor University | $50,253 | $26,000 | $41,104 | 80% |
| Midwestern State University | $49,896 | not reported | $11,656 | 43% |
| The University of Texas at Austin | $47,730 | $24,057 | $19,857 | 89% |
| University of North Texas | $47,639 | $24,000 | $15,649 | 61% |
| The University of Texas at Arlington | $47,106 | $26,562 | $13,951 | 54% |
| University of Houston | $45,446 | $21,845 | $14,276 | 65% |
| Texas State University | $44,934 | $26,928 | $16,805 | 55% |
| Tarleton State University | $43,665 | $20,566 | $20,783 | 48% |
| The University of Texas at San Antonio | $41,550 | $26,000 | $10,836 | 53% |
| Sam Houston State University | $39,565 | $31,000 | $16,404 | 55% |
| University of Houston-Clear Lake | $38,330 | $21,369 | $15,563 | 52% |
| Stephen F Austin State University | $38,042 | $26,000 | $14,260 | 53% |
| The University of Texas at El Paso | $36,854 | $19,778 | $9,403 | 50% |
| University of the Incarnate Word | $36,447 | not reported | $22,775 | 51% |
| The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley | $35,115 | $17,687 | $4,831 | 51% |
| Angelo State University | $34,802 | $21,477 | $15,091 | 44% |
| Texas A & M International University | $33,313 | $14,672 | $3,637 | 47% |
| Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi | $32,043 | $29,475 | $15,225 | 40% |

## Careers
- Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education (SOC 25-2031): median wage $61,210 Waco, TX, $63,590 TX, $72,040 U.S.; U.S. jobs -0.2% by 2035
- Art Directors (SOC 27-1011): median wage not reported Waco, TX, $88,270 TX, $114,850 U.S.; U.S. jobs 4.2% by 2035
- Museum Technicians and Conservators (SOC 25-4013): median wage not reported Waco, TX, $45,880 TX, $51,440 U.S.; U.S. jobs 3.6% by 2035

## Sources and years
- Earnings (4 yr): Treasury AY2017-2018, AY2018-2019 pooled earnings cohort measured in CY2022, CY2023, inflation adjusted to 2024 dollars; debt: NSLDS pooled AY2018-19, AY2019-20 cohort

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