Bachelor's-15% vs national median317 grads tracked
Fine and Studio Arts at University of Akron (The)
Ranked 254th of 309 bachelor's programs in Fine and Studio Arts by 5-year earnings.
Median · 1 year out
$29,276
middle 50%: $22,644 – $37,247
Median · 5 years out
$40,146
middle 50%: $28,352 – $52,858
Median · 10 years out
$51,562
middle 50%: $35,083 – $69,310
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 graduates earn a median of $29k initially. Salaries increase to $52k by the tenth year.
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
10.4 yrs
≈ $12,709 total interest
Same major at other universities
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$40,550 · 5 yrs out
Western Colorado University
$40,427 · 5 yrs out
Colorado State University-Pueblo
$40,342 · 5 yrs out
University of North Carolina at Pembroke
$40,342 · 5 yrs out
University of Toledo
$40,342 · 5 yrs out
Youngstown State University
$40,342 · 5 yrs out
Southern Oregon University
$40,113 · 5 yrs out
Missouri State University
$40,042 · 5 yrs out
Virginia Commonwealth University
$40,009 · 5 yrs out
Louisiana Tech University
$39,884 · 5 yrs out
East Central University
$39,842 · 5 yrs out
Hollins University
$39,842 · 5 yrs out
Other majors at University of Akron (The)
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$119,554 · 5 yrs out
Legal Professions and Studies (Master's)
$119,554 · 5 yrs out
Physical Sciences (Doctorate)
$115,783 · 5 yrs out
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (Master's)
$114,191 · 5 yrs out
Engineering (Master's)
$105,772 · 5 yrs out
Psychology (Doctorate)
$103,152 · 5 yrs out
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services (Master's)
$102,091 · 5 yrs out
Health Professions and Related Programs (Master's)
$100,614 · 5 yrs out
Chemical Engineering (Certificate)
$97,031 · 5 yrs out
Engineering (Certificate)
$96,791 · 5 yrs out
Computer Engineering (Bachelor's)
$96,175 · 5 yrs out
Chemical Engineering (Bachelor's)
$95,609 · 5 yrs out