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 New Mexico

Fine and Studio Arts bachelors's programs at peer institutions in New Mexico (6 total in state)

SchoolEarnings (1yr)Earnings (4yr)Median DebtDebt/Earnings
Eastern New Mexico University-Main Campus$30,755
Institute of American Indian and Alaska Native Culture and Arts Development$29,835
University of New Mexico-Main Campus$19,227$25,735$22,5001.17
National Median$24,742$25,2951.02

Other Fine and Studio Arts Programs in New Mexico

Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across New Mexico schools

SchoolIn-State TuitionEarnings (1yr)Debt
Institute of American Indian and Alaska Native Culture and Arts Development
Santa Fe
$5,801$29,835
University of New Mexico-Main Campus
Albuquerque
$8,115$19,227$22,500

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 Eastern New Mexico University-Main Campus, approximately 32% 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.