Median Debt
$19,060
25% below 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 Washington

Fine and Studio Arts bachelors's programs at peer institutions in Washington (16 total in state)

SchoolEarnings (1yr)Earnings (4yr)Median DebtDebt/Earnings
Eastern Washington University$31,006$19,060
Seattle Pacific University$35,938
University of Puget Sound$28,469$26,3450.93
Central Washington University$26,123$33,899$25,0000.96
University of Washington-Seattle Campus$25,947$37,898$13,6670.53
University of Washington-Bothell Campus$25,947$37,898$13,6670.53
National Median$24,742$25,2951.02

Other Fine and Studio Arts Programs in Washington

Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across Washington schools

SchoolIn-State TuitionEarnings (1yr)Debt
Seattle Pacific University
Seattle
$38,814$35,938
University of Puget Sound
Tacoma
$59,900$28,469$26,345
Central Washington University
Ellensburg
$9,192$26,123$25,000
University of Washington-Seattle Campus
Seattle
$12,643$25,947$13,667
University of Washington-Bothell Campus
Bothell
$12,559$25,947$13,667

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 Washington 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.