# Marshall University: Studio Art (bachelor's)

Huntington, WV. IPEDS 237525, CIP 50.07. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/marshall-university/majors/studio-art

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $24,475
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $32,723 (U.S. median for this major: $41,590 across 420 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $25,293 (U.S. median $25,361)
- Rank in WV: 3 of 4 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the WV median for this major (4 colleges, $38,452): -$5,729
- Versus the U.S. median: -$8,867

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.38 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $32,723 minus $32,695 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in WV (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $4,648 | $20,358 | more than 20 years |
| 30-48k | $4,430 | $19,403 | more than 20 years |
| 48-75k | $6,837 | $29,946 | more than 20 years |
| 75-110k | $11,227 | $49,174 | more than 20 years |
| 110k+ | $15,076 | $66,033 | more than 20 years |

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

## Studio Art at WV colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shepherd University | $50,124 | $21,500 | $11,363 | 51% |
| West Virginia University | $44,180 | $24,121 | $15,634 | 65% |
| Marshall University | $32,723 | $25,293 | $7,502 | 51% |
| West Virginia State University | $22,764 | not reported | $11,139 | 39% |

## Careers
- Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education (SOC 25-2031): median wage $61,300 Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH, $56,610 WV, $72,040 U.S.; U.S. jobs -0.2% by 2035
- Art Directors (SOC 27-1011): median wage not reported Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH, $63,550 WV, $114,850 U.S.; U.S. jobs 4.2% by 2035
- Museum Technicians and Conservators (SOC 25-4013): median wage not reported Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH, not reported WV, $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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