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Bachelor's-20% vs national median151 grads tracked

Fine and Studio Arts at Mary Baldwin University

Ranked 283rd of 309 bachelor's programs in Fine and Studio Arts by 5-year earnings.

Median · 1 year out
$29,074
middle 50%: $20,706 – $37,660
Median · 5 years out
$37,935
middle 50%: $29,027 – $49,498
Median · 10 years out
$44,398
middle 50%: $35,222 – $57,434

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

Graduates of Mary Baldwin University's bachelor's program in Fine and Studio Arts earn a median $29,074 one year after graduating, rising to $44,398 by year ten. Five years out, earnings run 20% below the national median of $47,424 for this field, ranking 283rd of 309 reporting programs.

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
11.4 yrs
≈ $13,676 total interest

Same major at other universities

University of Central Oklahoma
$38,771 · 5 yrs out
Northern Arizona University
$38,573 · 5 yrs out
Louisiana State University in Shreveport
$38,450 · 5 yrs out
Missouri Southern State University
$38,202 · 5 yrs out
Montana State University - Billings
$38,107 · 5 yrs out
Weber State University
$37,935 · 5 yrs out
University of Maine - Farmington
$37,788 · 5 yrs out
Monmouth College
$37,592 · 5 yrs out
Southern Utah University
$37,592 · 5 yrs out
Northeastern State University
$37,316 · 5 yrs out
Claflin University
$37,285 · 5 yrs out
South Carolina State University
$36,805 · 5 yrs out

Other majors at Mary Baldwin University

Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Bachelor's)
$87,772 · 5 yrs out
International Relations and National Security Studies (Bachelor's)
$72,585 · 5 yrs out
Sustainability Studies (Bachelor's)
$63,610 · 5 yrs out
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other (Bachelor's)
$62,322 · 5 yrs out
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services (Bachelor's)
$59,667 · 5 yrs out
Business Administration, Management and Operations (Bachelor's)
$59,411 · 5 yrs out
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies (Bachelor's)
$59,391 · 5 yrs out
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs (Bachelor's)
$59,353 · 5 yrs out
Health Professions and Related Programs (Bachelor's)
$58,956 · 5 yrs out
Communication and Media Studies (Bachelor's)
$57,867 · 5 yrs out
Education (Master's)
$55,294 · 5 yrs out
Political Science and Government (Bachelor's)
$54,943 · 5 yrs out

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