# Radford University: Studio Art (bachelor's)

Radford, VA. IPEDS 233277, CIP 50.07. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/radford-university/majors/studio-art

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $23,308
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $40,679 (U.S. median for this major: $41,590 across 420 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $26,000 (U.S. median $25,361)
- Rank in VA: 8 of 9 colleges by 4-year earnings

## Studio Art at VA colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University | $58,652 | $26,323 | $24,953 | 86% |
| Bridgewater College | $54,910 | not reported | $17,800 | 53% |
| University of Virginia | $54,579 | $19,500 | $21,565 | 96% |
| James Madison University | $54,093 | $23,001 | $23,322 | 80% |
| Old Dominion University | $46,308 | $31,000 | $14,638 | 46% |
| University of Mary Washington | $44,357 | $23,250 | $20,667 | 66% |
| Virginia Commonwealth University | $43,690 | $23,374 | $23,433 | 63% |
| Radford University | $40,679 | $26,000 | $14,578 | 49% |
| Hollins University | $27,014 | not reported | $20,896 | 65% |

## Careers
- Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education (SOC 25-2031): median wage $60,880 Blacksburg-Christiansburg-Radford, VA, $72,170 VA, $72,040 U.S.; U.S. jobs -0.2% by 2035
- Art Directors (SOC 27-1011): median wage not reported Blacksburg-Christiansburg-Radford, VA, $101,150 VA, $114,850 U.S.; U.S. jobs 4.2% by 2035
- Museum Technicians and Conservators (SOC 25-4013): median wage not reported Blacksburg-Christiansburg-Radford, VA, $52,190 VA, $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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