# Southern Oregon University: Visual and Performing Arts (bachelor's)

Ashland, OR. IPEDS 210146, CIP 50.01. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/southern-oregon-university/majors/visual-and-performing-arts

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $17,228
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $43,044 (U.S. median for this major: $41,156 across 62 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $24,500 (U.S. median $25,773)
- Rank in OR: 1 of 3 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the OR median for this major (3 colleges, $35,819): +$7,225
- Versus the U.S. median: +$1,888

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.34 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $43,044 minus $36,549 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in OR (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $11,830 | $51,342 | 7.9 years |
| 30-48k | $12,466 | $54,102 | 8.3 years |
| 48-75k | $15,813 | $68,628 | 10.6 years |
| 75-110k | $22,415 | $97,281 | 15.0 years |
| 110k+ | $24,181 | $104,946 | 16.2 years |

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

## Visual and Performing Arts at OR colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southern Oregon University | $43,044 | $24,500 | $16,732 | 43% |
| Oregon State University | $35,819 | not reported | $19,604 | 70% |
| Oregon State University-Cascades Campus | $35,819 | not reported | $18,048 | 56% |

## Careers
- Graphic Designers (SOC 27-1024): median wage not reported Medford, OR, $66,040 OR, $62,960 U.S.; U.S. jobs -1.7% by 2035
- Art Directors (SOC 27-1011): median wage not reported Medford, OR, $133,840 OR, $114,850 U.S.; U.S. jobs 4.2% 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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