# University of Nebraska at Kearney: Studio Art (bachelor's)

Kearney, NE. IPEDS 181215, CIP 50.07. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/university-of-nebraska-at-kearney/majors/studio-art

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $40,501
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $49,521 (U.S. median for this major: $41,590 across 420 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $16,101 (U.S. median $25,361)
- Rank in NE: 1 of 3 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the NE median for this major (3 colleges, $44,386): +$5,135
- Versus the U.S. median: +$7,931

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.42 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $49,521 minus $36,549 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in NE (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $13,066 | $57,752 | 4.5 years |
| 30-48k | $13,350 | $59,007 | 4.5 years |
| 48-75k | $14,547 | $64,298 | 5.0 years |
| 75-110k | $16,703 | $73,827 | 5.7 years |
| 110k+ | $20,664 | $91,335 | 7.0 years |

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

## Studio Art at NE colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Nebraska at Kearney | $49,521 | $16,101 | $16,242 | 58% |
| University of Nebraska at Omaha | $44,386 | $26,202 | $13,441 | 47% |
| University of Nebraska-Lincoln | $41,549 | $21,500 | $17,747 | 67% |

## Careers
- Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education (SOC 25-2031): median wage not reported metro, $63,450 NE, $72,040 U.S.; U.S. jobs -0.2% by 2035
- Art Directors (SOC 27-1011): median wage not reported metro, $73,270 NE, $114,850 U.S.; U.S. jobs 4.2% by 2035
- Museum Technicians and Conservators (SOC 25-4013): median wage not reported metro, $41,960 NE, $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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