Median Debt
$26,000
3% above national median

Earnings Over Time

How earnings evolve from 1 year to 4 years after graduation

Earnings trajectories vary significantly. Some programs show strong early returns that plateau; others start lower but accelerate. Consider where you want to be at year 4, not just year 1.

Compare to Similar Programs in Texas

Fine and Studio Arts bachelors's programs at peer institutions in Texas (50 total in state)

SchoolEarnings (1yr)Earnings (4yr)Median DebtDebt/Earnings
Baylor University$39,676$26,000
Southern Methodist University$38,154$57,200
Midwestern State University$35,589$28,546
Texas Woman's University$35,115$42,240$26,0190.74
Texas Tech University$34,428$39,183$27,8460.81
The University of Texas at Austin$32,088$40,074$24,0570.75
National Median$24,742$25,2951.02

Other Fine and Studio Arts Programs in Texas

Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across Texas schools

SchoolIn-State TuitionEarnings (1yr)Debt
Southern Methodist University
Dallas
$64,460$38,154
Midwestern State University
Wichita Falls
$10,310$35,589
Texas Woman's University
Denton
$8,648$35,115$26,019
Texas Tech University
Lubbock
$11,852$34,428$27,846
The University of Texas at Austin
Austin
$11,678$32,088$24,057

About This Data

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (October 2025 release)

Population: Graduates who received federal financial aid (Title IV grants or loans). At Baylor University, approximately 13% of students receive Pell grants. Students who did not receive federal aid are not included in these figures.

Earnings: Median earnings from IRS W-2 data for graduates who are employed and not enrolled in further education, measured 1 year after completion. Earnings are pre-tax and include wages, salaries, and self-employment income.

Debt: Median cumulative federal loan debt at graduation. Does not include private loans or Parent PLUS loans borrowed on behalf of students.