# Saint Cloud State University: Studio Art (bachelor's)

Saint Cloud, MN. IPEDS 174783, CIP 50.07. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/saint-cloud-state-university/majors/studio-art

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $30,051
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $47,619 (U.S. median for this major: $41,590 across 420 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $31,000 (U.S. median $25,361)
- Rank in MN: 3 of 8 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the MN median for this major (8 colleges, $44,568): +$3,051
- Versus the U.S. median: +$6,029

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.52 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $47,619 minus $38,184 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in MN (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $8,909 | $40,269 | 4.3 years |
| 30-48k | $9,871 | $44,617 | 4.7 years |
| 48-75k | $12,034 | $54,394 | 5.8 years |
| 75-110k | $14,781 | $66,810 | 7.1 years |
| 110k+ | $18,989 | $85,830 | 9.1 years |

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

## Studio Art at MN colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Winona State University | $48,258 | not reported | $17,503 | 57% |
| Minnesota State University-Mankato | $47,822 | $27,000 | $19,139 | 54% |
| Saint Cloud State University | $47,619 | $31,000 | $13,529 | 40% |
| University of Minnesota-Twin Cities | $44,850 | $23,956 | $16,778 | 85% |
| St Olaf College | $44,287 | $25,000 | $23,874 | 84% |
| University of Minnesota-Morris | $43,305 | $19,797 | $8,837 | 63% |
| Minnesota State University Moorhead | $40,960 | $27,000 | $17,997 | 57% |
| Minneapolis College of Art and Design | $32,667 | $30,250 | $29,926 | 51% |

## Careers
- Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education (SOC 25-2031): median wage $76,170 St. Cloud, MN, $76,460 MN, $72,040 U.S.; U.S. jobs -0.2% by 2035
- Art Directors (SOC 27-1011): median wage not reported St. Cloud, MN, $109,700 MN, $114,850 U.S.; U.S. jobs 4.2% by 2035
- Museum Technicians and Conservators (SOC 25-4013): median wage not reported St. Cloud, MN, $50,140 MN, $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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