# University of Puget Sound: Studio Art (bachelor's)

Tacoma, WA. IPEDS 236328, CIP 50.07. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/university-of-puget-sound/majors/studio-art

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $28,469
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $43,032 (U.S. median for this major: $41,590 across 420 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $26,345 (U.S. median $25,361)
- Rank in WA: 4 of 7 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the WA median for this major (7 colleges, $43,032): +$0
- Versus the U.S. median: +$1,442

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.13 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $43,032 minus $40,219 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in WA (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $23,643 | $97,646 | more than 20 years |
| 30-48k | $23,133 | $95,539 | more than 20 years |
| 48-75k | $31,649 | $130,710 | more than 20 years |
| 75-110k | $34,870 | $144,013 | more than 20 years |
| 110k+ | $45,456 | $187,733 | more than 20 years |

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

## Studio Art at WA colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Washington-Seattle Campus | $53,805 | $13,667 | $14,091 | 85% |
| University of Washington-Bothell Campus | $53,805 | $13,667 | $12,319 | 65% |
| Pacific Lutheran University | $43,650 | $25,000 | $19,589 | 69% |
| University of Puget Sound | $43,032 | $26,345 | $38,394 | 68% |
| Central Washington University | $40,251 | $25,000 | $18,476 | 54% |
| Western Washington University | $35,161 | $21,246 | $21,193 | 65% |
| Seattle Pacific University | $32,456 | not reported | $24,488 | 62% |

## Careers
- Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education (SOC 25-2031): median wage $102,670 Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA, $102,670 WA, $72,040 U.S.; U.S. jobs -0.2% by 2035
- Art Directors (SOC 27-1011): median wage $124,610 Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA, $121,170 WA, $114,850 U.S.; U.S. jobs 4.2% by 2035
- Museum Technicians and Conservators (SOC 25-4013): median wage $61,370 Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA, $59,610 WA, $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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