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 Rhode Island

Fine and Studio Arts bachelors's programs at peer institutions in Rhode Island (8 total in state)

SchoolEarnings (1yr)Earnings (4yr)Median DebtDebt/Earnings
Salve Regina University$40,969
Rhode Island College$28,241$41,520$23,5000.83
Brown University$23,180$17,3000.75
University of Rhode Island$21,167$36,883$16,6250.79
Rhode Island School of Design$16,510$27,691$27,0001.64
National Median$24,742$25,2951.02

Other Fine and Studio Arts Programs in Rhode Island

Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across Rhode Island schools

SchoolIn-State TuitionEarnings (1yr)Debt
Rhode Island College
Providence
$10,986$28,241$23,500
Brown University
Providence
$68,230$23,180$17,300
University of Rhode Island
Kingston
$16,408$21,167$16,625
Rhode Island School of Design
Providence
$59,760$16,510$27,000

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 Salve Regina University, approximately 15% 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.