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 Connecticut

Fine and Studio Arts bachelors's programs at peer institutions in Connecticut (20 total in state)

SchoolEarnings (1yr)Earnings (4yr)Median DebtDebt/Earnings
Central Connecticut State University$28,003
Connecticut College$36,564$36,004$23,2500.64
Southern Connecticut State University$26,549$42,897$25,0000.94
University of Hartford$25,465$33,933$27,0001.06
University of Connecticut$24,419$46,590$23,7500.97
University of Connecticut-Waterbury Campus$24,419$46,590$23,7500.97
National Median$24,742$25,2951.02

Other Fine and Studio Arts Programs in Connecticut

Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across Connecticut schools

SchoolIn-State TuitionEarnings (1yr)Debt
Connecticut College
New London
$64,812$36,564$23,250
Southern Connecticut State University
New Haven
$12,828$26,549$25,000
University of Hartford
West Hartford
$47,647$25,465$27,000
University of Connecticut
Storrs
$20,366$24,419$23,750
University of Connecticut-Waterbury Campus
Waterbury
$17,462$24,419$23,750

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 Central Connecticut State University, approximately 35% 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.