Bachelor's-2% vs national median598 grads tracked
Fine and Studio Arts at Stephen F Austin State University
Ranked 125th of 309 bachelor's programs in Fine and Studio Arts by 5-year earnings.
Median · 1 year out
$29,752
middle 50%: $21,945 – $41,469
Median · 5 years out
$46,699
middle 50%: $32,460 – $60,258
Median · 10 years out
$54,603
middle 50%: $40,948 – $73,744
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 $30k in year one. Five-year earnings reach $47k, while ten-year earnings average $55k.
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
9.4 yrs
≈ $11,345 total interest
Same major at other universities
Presbyterian College
$47,119 · 5 yrs out
University of Wisconsin - Oshkosh
$47,082 · 5 yrs out
Berry College
$46,994 · 5 yrs out
West Virginia University
$46,991 · 5 yrs out
Arizona State University
$46,989 · 5 yrs out
Central Connecticut State University
$46,865 · 5 yrs out
University of Northwestern- St Paul
$46,663 · 5 yrs out
University of Alabama
$46,627 · 5 yrs out
Ohio State University (The)
$46,565 · 5 yrs out
Bridgewater College
$46,555 · 5 yrs out
University of Wyoming
$46,542 · 5 yrs out
SUNY College at Brockport
$46,509 · 5 yrs out
Other majors at Stephen F Austin State University
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$110,564 · 5 yrs out
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$103,464 · 5 yrs out
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$88,283 · 5 yrs out
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$85,033 · 5 yrs out
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$83,422 · 5 yrs out
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (Bachelor's)
$82,986 · 5 yrs out
Physics (Bachelor's)
$81,295 · 5 yrs out
Accounting and Related Services (Bachelor's)
$76,828 · 5 yrs out
Natural Resources and Conservation (Master's)
$76,267 · 5 yrs out
Health Professions and Related Programs (Master's)
$74,457 · 5 yrs out
Education (Master's)
$74,102 · 5 yrs out
Business/Managerial Economics (Bachelor's)
$73,872 · 5 yrs out