Est. Earnings (1yr)
$25,774
Est. from VA median (8 programs)
Est. Median Debt
$26,923
Est. from national median (86 programs)

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 Virginia

Fine and Studio Arts bachelors's programs at peer institutions in Virginia (31 total in state)

SchoolEarnings (1yr)*Earnings (4yr)Median Debt*Debt/Earnings
Mary Baldwin University$25,774*$25,718$26,923*
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University$36,927*$42,596$26,323*0.71
James Madison University$33,501*$46,476$23,001*0.69
William & Mary$29,752**
Old Dominion University$27,535*$36,166$31,000*1.13
University of Mary Washington$24,013*$38,627$23,250*0.97
National Median$24,742*$25,295*1.02
* Estimated from similar programs

Other Fine and Studio Arts Programs in Virginia

Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across Virginia schools

SchoolIn-State TuitionEarnings (1yr)Debt
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
Blacksburg
$15,478$36,927$26,323
James Madison University
Harrisonburg
$13,576$33,501$23,001
William & Mary
Williamsburg
$25,040$29,752
Old Dominion University
Norfolk
$12,262$27,535$31,000
University of Mary Washington
Fredericksburg
$14,559$24,013$23,250

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 Mary Baldwin University, approximately 48% 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.

Estimated Earnings: Actual earnings data is not available for this program (typically due to privacy thresholds when fewer than 30 graduates reported earnings). The estimate shown is based on the median of 8 similar programs in VA. Actual outcomes may vary.