# University of Massachusetts-Amherst: Studio Art (bachelor's)

Amherst, MA. IPEDS 166629, CIP 50.07. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/university-of-massachusetts-amherst/majors/studio-art

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $18,072
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $46,027 (U.S. median for this major: $41,590 across 420 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $27,000 (U.S. median $25,361)
- Rank in MA: 6 of 19 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the MA median for this major (19 colleges, $43,248): +$2,779
- Versus the U.S. median: +$4,437

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.1 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $46,027 minus $39,880 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in MA (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $10,164 | $41,672 | 6.8 years |
| 30-48k | $10,456 | $42,870 | 7.0 years |
| 48-75k | $12,932 | $53,021 | 8.6 years |
| 75-110k | $18,964 | $77,752 | 12.6 years |
| 110k+ | $30,793 | $126,251 | more than 20 years |

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

## Studio Art at MA colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Williams College | $55,012 | $11,850 | $17,716 | 94% |
| University of Massachusetts-Lowell | $52,637 | $27,000 | $17,163 | 65% |
| Salem State University | $50,397 | $27,000 | $15,996 | 50% |
| University of Massachusetts-Boston | $49,722 | $27,000 | $17,707 | 49% |
| Boston University | $49,538 | $27,000 | $24,402 | 89% |
| University of Massachusetts-Amherst | $46,027 | $27,000 | $22,383 | 83% |
| Bridgewater State University | $45,747 | $27,000 | $16,383 | 53% |
| Framingham State University | $43,582 | $27,000 | $16,114 | 48% |
| Smith College | $43,354 | $19,000 | $27,579 | 89% |
| Westfield State University | $43,248 | $27,000 | $16,721 | 54% |
| Tufts University | $41,365 | $25,250 | $39,998 | 94% |
| Lesley University | $41,320 | $24,833 | $31,152 | 58% |
| Massachusetts College of Art and Design | $40,999 | $26,000 | $24,100 | 69% |
| Clark University | $38,844 | $26,870 | $28,714 | 77% |
| Wheaton College (Massachusetts) | $38,389 | not reported | $29,822 | 73% |
| Montserrat College of Art | $37,179 | $27,000 | $33,216 | 54% |
| Mount Holyoke College | $36,483 | $23,447 | $26,441 | 84% |
| Bard College at Simon's Rock | $34,667 | $27,000 | $31,625 | 68% |
| University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth | $32,222 | $27,000 | $20,927 | 52% |

## Careers
- Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education (SOC 25-2031): median wage $81,660 Amherst Town-Northampton, MA, $95,260 MA, $72,040 U.S.; U.S. jobs -0.2% by 2035
- Art Directors (SOC 27-1011): median wage not reported Amherst Town-Northampton, MA, $149,320 MA, $114,850 U.S.; U.S. jobs 4.2% by 2035
- Museum Technicians and Conservators (SOC 25-4013): median wage not reported Amherst Town-Northampton, MA, $58,530 MA, $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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