Entry Level Salary
$33,764
Median Salary
$66,910
Unemployment Rate
4.9%
Avg: 2.2%
Underemployment Rate
32.8%
Working non-college jobs
Earnings Trajectory
Lifetime: $2,676,400
Entry (Early)
$33,764
Median (Prime)
$66,910
High (Prime)
$68,000
ROI Sensitivity AnalysisAssuming 4 Years to Graduation
This analysis tests three "What-If" scenarios. While most students start at the Entry Level, calculating ROI using Median and High salaries helps illustrate the potential long-term payoff for top performers relative to the degree cost.
Lifetime Value Added (NPV)
Entry Level
Median
High
$0 Cost
-152k
+139k
+148k
$25k / yr
-242k
+49k
+58k
$50k / yr
-332k
-41k
-32k
Break-even Age
Entry Level
Median
High
$0 Cost
Never
30
30
$25k / yr
Never
44
42
$50k / yr
Never
Never
Never
Return on Investment %
Entry Level
Median
High
$0 Cost
0%
∞
∞
$25k / yr
-223%
45%
53%
$50k / yr
-153%
-19%
-15%
Sensitivity Analysis Methodology: These grids assume you begin your career earning the salary specified in the column header (Entry Level = conservative baseline, Median/High = potential upside).
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Education Impact
Advanced Degree Rate22.9%
Analysis: Most graduates enter the workforce directly with a Bachelor's degree.
Top Professions
Artists and related workers
5.6% of graduates map to this role
Growing
Entry Salary
$35,222
Median Salary (PUMS | BLS)
$63,721|$99,760
openings
20,700 /yr
Growth (10yr): +2.2%
Elementary and middle school teachers
4.5% of graduates map to this role
Stable
Entry Salary
$41,175
Median Salary (PUMS | BLS)
$57,928|$64,170
openings
127,300 /yr
Growth (10yr): -0.4%
Graphic designers
4.1% of graduates map to this role
Stable
Entry Salary
$47,351
Median Salary (PUMS | BLS)
$61,404|$62,960
openings
16,000 /yr
Growth (10yr): -1.7%
Management occupations
3.7% of graduates map to this role
Growing
Entry Salary
$46,000
Median Salary (PUMS | BLS)
$88,000|$126,520
openings
1,081,700 /yr
Growth (10yr): +6.2%
Postsecondary teachers
3.0% of graduates map to this role
Growing
Entry Salary
$17,499
Median Salary (PUMS | BLS)
$60,727|$82,250
openings
123,800 /yr
Growth (10yr): +6%
Secondary school teachers
2.9% of graduates map to this role
Stable
Entry Salary
$45,000
Median Salary (PUMS | BLS)
$62,792|$70,930
openings
70,000 /yr
Growth (10yr): -0.2%
Art and design workers
2.4% of graduates map to this role
Growing
Entry Salary
$68,015
Median Salary (PUMS | BLS)
$79,262|$58,240
openings
76,400 /yr
Growth (10yr): +0.8%
First-line supervisors of retail sales workers
2.1% of graduates map to this role
Stable
Entry Salary
$30,881
Median Salary (PUMS | BLS)
$52,000|$48,520
openings
113,500 /yr
Growth (10yr): -3.7%
Retail salespersons
1.8% of graduates map to this role
Stable
Entry Salary
$15,789
Median Salary (PUMS | BLS)
$27,806|$35,410
openings
520,600 /yr
Growth (10yr): -0.3%
Customer service representatives
1.5% of graduates map to this role
Stable
Entry Salary
$33,100
Median Salary (PUMS | BLS)
$42,509|$44,770
openings
289,500 /yr
Growth (10yr): -5.3%
About this Data:
- Entry: Median salary for graduates aged 22 to 27 (American Community Survey).
- Median (PUMS | BLS): Comparison of this major's graduates vs. the national market average for the role.
- Growth & Openings: 10-year national projections (2025–2035).
Program Variants & Earnings Ranges
Summary of specific program titles and credential levels mapped to this major, showing the range of earnings across different colleges.
Completers Only: Federal median earnings data strictly reflects outcomes for students who successfully graduated. Students who do not complete their degree typically earn significantly less and face higher risks of debt default.
| Program Title | Credential Level | # Colleges | Median Earnings Range |
|---|---|---|---|
| fine and studio arts. | Undergrad Certificate | 40 | $31,707 - $49,440 |
| fine and studio arts. | Associate's Degree | 289 | $17,588 - $71,302 |
| fine and studio arts. | Bachelor's Degree | 1017 | $16,981 - $72,428 |
| fine and studio arts. | Post-bacc Certificate | 2 | Data N/A |
| fine and studio arts. | Master's Degree | 244 | $24,720 - $73,492 |
| fine and studio arts. | Doctoral Degree | 49 | Data N/A |