# Northern Arizona University: Studio Art (bachelor's)

Flagstaff, AZ. IPEDS 105330, CIP 50.07. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/northern-arizona-university/majors/studio-art

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $24,172
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $34,073 (U.S. median for this major: $41,590 across 420 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $18,665 (U.S. median $25,361)
- Rank in AZ: 3 of 3 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the AZ median for this major (4 colleges, $41,265): -$7,192
- Versus the U.S. median: -$7,517

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.23 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $34,073 minus $36,661 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in AZ (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $9,709 | $41,069 | no earnings gain |
| 30-48k | $10,398 | $43,984 | no earnings gain |
| 48-75k | $13,330 | $56,386 | no earnings gain |
| 75-110k | $18,050 | $76,352 | no earnings gain |
| 110k+ | $20,686 | $87,502 | no earnings gain |

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

## Studio Art at AZ colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Arizona | $43,314 | $19,290 | $16,674 | 68% |
| Arizona State University Campus Immersion | $41,265 | $23,395 | $14,967 | 68% |
| Northern Arizona University | $34,073 | $18,665 | $14,158 | 61% |

## Careers
- Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education (SOC 25-2031): median wage $57,450 Flagstaff, AZ, $58,360 AZ, $72,040 U.S.; U.S. jobs -0.2% by 2035
- Art Directors (SOC 27-1011): median wage not reported Flagstaff, AZ, not reported AZ, $114,850 U.S.; U.S. jobs 4.2% by 2035
- Museum Technicians and Conservators (SOC 25-4013): median wage not reported Flagstaff, AZ, $46,650 AZ, $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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