# Wichita State University: Studio Art (bachelor's)

Wichita, KS. IPEDS 156125, CIP 50.07. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/wichita-state-university/majors/studio-art

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $27,518
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $37,604 (U.S. median for this major: $41,590 across 420 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $28,150 (U.S. median $25,361)
- Rank in KS: 4 of 6 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the KS median for this major (6 colleges, $37,980): -$376
- Versus the U.S. median: -$3,986

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.46 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $37,604 minus $34,216 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in KS (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $9,734 | $43,414 | 12.8 years |
| 30-48k | $9,696 | $43,244 | 12.8 years |
| 48-75k | $13,564 | $60,495 | 17.9 years |
| 75-110k | $16,893 | $75,343 | more than 20 years |
| 110k+ | $19,184 | $85,561 | more than 20 years |

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

## Studio Art at KS colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kansas State University | $39,991 | $27,000 | $19,406 | 71% |
| Fort Hays State University | $39,280 | $22,937 | $12,569 | 48% |
| University of Kansas | $38,355 | $22,361 | $18,059 | 69% |
| Wichita State University | $37,604 | $28,150 | $13,194 | 51% |
| Emporia State University | $34,355 | $25,129 | $16,261 | 56% |
| Washburn University | $29,659 | not reported | $15,280 | 53% |

## Careers
- Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education (SOC 25-2031): median wage $61,840 Wichita, KS, $59,920 KS, $72,040 U.S.; U.S. jobs -0.2% by 2035
- Art Directors (SOC 27-1011): median wage $53,040 Wichita, KS, $60,460 KS, $114,850 U.S.; U.S. jobs 4.2% by 2035
- Museum Technicians and Conservators (SOC 25-4013): median wage not reported Wichita, KS, $46,320 KS, $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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