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Bachelor's+1% vs national median1,535 grads tracked

Fine and Studio Arts at Northern Illinois University

Ranked 96th of 309 bachelor's programs in Fine and Studio Arts by 5-year earnings.

Median · 1 year out
$33,405
middle 50%: $23,913 – $44,683
Median · 5 years out
$47,853
middle 50%: $34,887 – $63,010
Median · 10 years out
$59,334
middle 50%: $43,577 – $79,986

Salary trajectory

Median earnings vs the national median for Fine and Studio Arts (bachelor's) graduates.

This program (median)National median, same major & degreeMiddle 50% of graduates

Fine and Studio Arts majors earn a median of $33k in their first year. Salary increases to $59k by year 10.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau PSEO, release V4.13.0 2025Q4. Earnings are for graduates working in covered states; figures are medians in nominal dollars.

Will the degree pay for itself?

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Assumes a 6.5% APR loan and this program's median salary trajectory (interpolated between years 1, 5 and 10).

Paid off in
8.8 yrs
≈ $10,499 total interest

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