Bachelor's+1% vs national median1,088 grads tracked
Fine and Studio Arts at University of North Carolina - Charlotte
Ranked 102nd of 309 bachelor's programs in Fine and Studio Arts by 5-year earnings.
Median · 1 year out
$32,666
middle 50%: $24,105 – $43,490
Median · 5 years out
$47,674
middle 50%: $35,928 – $61,569
Median · 10 years out
$58,559
middle 50%: $41,750 – $82,956
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 bachelor's graduates at UNC Charlotte earn a $33k median salary initially. Earnings rise 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
8.9 yrs
≈ $10,649 total interest
Same major at other universities
Northern Illinois University
$47,853 · 5 yrs out
Minnesota State University, Mankato
$47,815 · 5 yrs out
University of Lynchburg
$47,802 · 5 yrs out
University of Arizona (The)
$47,772 · 5 yrs out
University of Wisconsin - Parkside
$47,726 · 5 yrs out
University of Minnesota - Twin Cities
$47,687 · 5 yrs out
University of Missouri - Saint Louis
$47,662 · 5 yrs out
University of Alabama at Birmingham
$47,626 · 5 yrs out
University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
$47,612 · 5 yrs out
Dominican University
$47,574 · 5 yrs out
Roanoke College
$47,574 · 5 yrs out
Eastern Illinois University
$47,536 · 5 yrs out
Other majors at University of North Carolina - Charlotte
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (Doctorate)
$142,668 · 5 yrs out
Mathematics and Statistics (Doctorate)
$136,177 · 5 yrs out
Engineering (Doctorate)
$133,770 · 5 yrs out
Physical Sciences (Doctorate)
$130,533 · 5 yrs out
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (Master's)
$125,011 · 5 yrs out
Mathematics and Statistics (Master's)
$116,930 · 5 yrs out
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies (Doctorate)
$116,180 · 5 yrs out
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies (Master's)
$112,184 · 5 yrs out
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services (Master's)
$111,660 · 5 yrs out
Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians (Master's)
$107,901 · 5 yrs out
Engineering (Master's)
$107,772 · 5 yrs out
Health Professions and Related Programs (Master's)
$106,281 · 5 yrs out