# University of Hartford: Studio Art (bachelor's)

West Hartford, CT. IPEDS 129525, CIP 50.07. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/university-of-hartford/majors/studio-art

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $25,465
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $44,735 (U.S. median for this major: $41,590 across 420 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $27,000 (U.S. median $25,361)
- Rank in CT: 8 of 12 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the CT median for this major (12 colleges, $50,952): -$6,217
- Versus the U.S. median: +$3,145

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.15 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $44,735 minus $37,781 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in CT (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $25,925 | $107,589 | 15.5 years |
| 30-48k | $24,512 | $101,725 | 14.6 years |
| 48-75k | $27,277 | $113,200 | 16.3 years |
| 75-110k | $30,956 | $128,467 | 18.5 years |
| 110k+ | $34,833 | $144,557 | more than 20 years |

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

## Studio Art at CT colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sacred Heart University | $61,998 | not reported | $46,174 | 74% |
| Connecticut College | $61,321 | $23,250 | $36,175 | 82% |
| University of Connecticut | $50,952 | $23,750 | $25,097 | 83% |
| University of Connecticut-Waterbury Campus | $50,952 | $23,750 | $10,875 | 53% |
| University of Connecticut-Avery Point | $50,952 | $23,750 | $13,807 | 62% |
| University of Connecticut-Stamford | $50,952 | $23,750 | $16,798 | 56% |
| University of Connecticut-Hartford Campus | $50,952 | $23,750 | $16,403 | 65% |
| University of Hartford | $44,735 | $27,000 | $30,282 | 54% |
| Eastern Connecticut State University | $41,933 | $22,250 | $21,067 | 57% |
| Central Connecticut State University | $39,387 | not reported | $16,857 | 48% |
| University of New Haven | $37,642 | not reported | $34,192 | 63% |
| Southern Connecticut State University | $36,387 | $25,000 | $20,857 | 50% |

## Careers
- Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education (SOC 25-2031): median wage $80,710 Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT, $80,970 CT, $72,040 U.S.; U.S. jobs -0.2% by 2035
- Art Directors (SOC 27-1011): median wage $113,180 Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT, $71,900 CT, $114,850 U.S.; U.S. jobs 4.2% by 2035
- Museum Technicians and Conservators (SOC 25-4013): median wage $48,830 Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT, $62,030 CT, $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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