# Southeast Missouri State University: Studio Art (bachelor's)

Cape Girardeau, MO. IPEDS 179557, CIP 50.07. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/southeast-missouri-state-university/majors/studio-art

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $28,421
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $36,531 (U.S. median for this major: $41,590 across 420 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $19,000 (U.S. median $25,361)
- Rank in MO: 8 of 9 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the MO median for this major (9 colleges, $40,386): -$3,855
- Versus the U.S. median: -$5,059

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.35 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $36,531 minus $35,438 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in MO (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $12,704 | $55,262 | more than 20 years |
| 30-48k | $13,342 | $58,038 | more than 20 years |
| 48-75k | $15,338 | $66,720 | more than 20 years |
| 75-110k | $17,395 | $75,668 | more than 20 years |
| 110k+ | $21,267 | $92,511 | more than 20 years |

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

## Studio Art at MO colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Missouri-Columbia | $51,254 | $22,000 | $20,268 | 75% |
| Lindenwood University | $46,244 | not reported | $19,638 | 49% |
| University of Missouri-St Louis | $45,491 | $28,837 | $15,071 | 57% |
| Missouri Southern State University | $40,402 | not reported | $12,007 | 42% |
| Missouri State University-Springfield | $40,386 | $27,750 | $17,613 | 58% |
| University of Missouri-Kansas City | $39,194 | $25,500 | $13,310 | 56% |
| Kansas City Art Institute | $37,718 | $27,000 | $27,650 | 58% |
| Southeast Missouri State University | $36,531 | $19,000 | $15,882 | 58% |
| University of Central Missouri | $36,421 | $28,000 | $14,462 | 54% |

## Careers
- Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education (SOC 25-2031): median wage $48,570 Cape Girardeau, MO-IL, $59,240 MO, $72,040 U.S.; U.S. jobs -0.2% by 2035
- Art Directors (SOC 27-1011): median wage not reported Cape Girardeau, MO-IL, $100,940 MO, $114,850 U.S.; U.S. jobs 4.2% by 2035
- Museum Technicians and Conservators (SOC 25-4013): median wage not reported Cape Girardeau, MO-IL, $49,170 MO, $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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