# University of Alaska Anchorage: Studio Art (bachelor's)

Anchorage, AK. IPEDS 102553, CIP 50.07. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/university-of-alaska-anchorage/majors/studio-art

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $30,311
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $44,569 (U.S. median for this major: $41,590 across 420 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $24,872 (U.S. median $25,361)
- Rank in AK: 1 of 1 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the U.S. median: +$2,979

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.63 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $44,569 minus $40,610 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in AK (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $11,582 | $53,625 | 13.5 years |
| 30-48k | $13,401 | $62,047 | 15.7 years |
| 48-75k | $16,662 | $77,145 | 19.5 years |
| 75-110k | $18,826 | $87,164 | more than 20 years |
| 110k+ | $20,975 | $97,114 | more than 20 years |

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

## Studio Art at AK colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Alaska Anchorage | $44,569 | $24,872 | $15,301 | 30% |

## Careers
- Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education (SOC 25-2031): median wage $79,650 Anchorage, AK, $79,650 AK, $72,040 U.S.; U.S. jobs -0.2% by 2035
- Art Directors (SOC 27-1011): median wage not reported Anchorage, AK, $75,200 AK, $114,850 U.S.; U.S. jobs 4.2% by 2035
- Museum Technicians and Conservators (SOC 25-4013): median wage not reported Anchorage, AK, $60,840 AK, $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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