# Georgia College & State University: Studio Art (bachelor's)

Milledgeville, GA. IPEDS 139861, CIP 50.07. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/georgia-college-and-state-university/majors/studio-art

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $21,542
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $37,109 (U.S. median for this major: $41,590 across 420 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $26,000 (U.S. median $25,361)
- Rank in GA: 8 of 12 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the GA median for this major (12 colleges, $40,870): -$3,761
- Versus the U.S. median: -$4,481

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.2 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $37,109 minus $33,516 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in GA (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $15,396 | $64,663 | 18.0 years |
| 30-48k | $16,772 | $70,442 | 19.6 years |
| 48-75k | $19,179 | $80,552 | more than 20 years |
| 75-110k | $22,294 | $93,635 | more than 20 years |
| 110k+ | $23,216 | $97,507 | more than 20 years |

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

## Studio Art at GA colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Georgia | $53,300 | $21,947 | $13,936 | 90% |
| Kennesaw State University | $47,221 | $26,097 | $15,048 | 52% |
| University of West Georgia | $45,644 | $31,000 | $12,786 | 44% |
| University of North Georgia | $42,745 | $22,375 | $9,823 | 37% |
| Georgia State University | $42,454 | $27,349 | $15,931 | 53% |
| Savannah College of Art and Design | $41,153 | $27,000 | $49,430 | 69% |
| Agnes Scott College | $40,587 | $26,244 | $24,754 | 71% |
| Georgia College & State University | $37,109 | $26,000 | $20,686 | 64% |
| Columbus State University | $35,560 | $30,430 | $13,115 | 42% |
| Georgia Southern University | $34,659 | $29,500 | $15,267 | 55% |
| Valdosta State University | $31,539 | $27,290 | $10,945 | 42% |
| Augusta University | $25,770 | $27,741 | $13,787 | 49% |

## Careers
- Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education (SOC 25-2031): median wage not reported metro, $75,480 GA, $72,040 U.S.; U.S. jobs -0.2% by 2035
- Art Directors (SOC 27-1011): median wage not reported metro, $110,430 GA, $114,850 U.S.; U.S. jobs 4.2% by 2035
- Museum Technicians and Conservators (SOC 25-4013): median wage not reported metro, $49,270 GA, $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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