# Lewis & Clark College: Studio Art (bachelor's)

Portland, OR. IPEDS 209056, CIP 50.07. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/lewis-and-clark-college/majors/studio-art

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: not reported
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $42,788 (U.S. median for this major: $41,590 across 420 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $25,000 (U.S. median $25,361)
- Rank in OR: 2 of 6 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the OR median for this major (6 colleges, $41,745): +$1,043
- Versus the U.S. median: +$1,198

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.15 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $42,788 minus $36,549 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in OR (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $15,962 | $66,242 | 10.6 years |
| 30-48k | $18,362 | $76,202 | 12.2 years |
| 48-75k | $22,712 | $94,255 | 15.1 years |
| 75-110k | $25,917 | $107,556 | 17.2 years |
| 110k+ | $44,990 | $186,709 | more than 20 years |

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

## Studio Art at OR colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Oregon | $44,958 | $24,000 | $22,182 | 72% |
| Lewis & Clark College | $42,788 | $25,000 | $36,013 | 75% |
| George Fox University | $42,759 | $26,000 | $31,679 | 72% |
| Portland State University | $40,731 | $35,125 | $9,552 | 53% |
| Willamette University | $32,256 | not reported | $25,121 | 71% |
| Western Oregon University | $30,437 | not reported | $17,237 | 47% |

## Careers
- Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education (SOC 25-2031): median wage $84,120 Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA, $79,570 OR, $72,040 U.S.; U.S. jobs -0.2% by 2035
- Art Directors (SOC 27-1011): median wage $145,410 Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA, $133,840 OR, $114,850 U.S.; U.S. jobs 4.2% by 2035
- Museum Technicians and Conservators (SOC 25-4013): median wage $52,050 Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA, $45,820 OR, $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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