Median Earnings (1yr)
$42,782
78th percentile (40th in CA)
Sample Size
18
Limited data

Earnings Distribution

How University of California-Davis graduates compare to all programs nationally

University of California-Davis graduates earn $43k, placing them in the 78th percentile of all fine and studio arts masters programs nationally.

Compare to Similar Programs in California

Fine and Studio Arts masters's programs at peer institutions in California (32 total in state)

SchoolEarnings (1yr)Earnings (4yr)Median DebtDebt/Earnings
University of California-Davis$42,782
California State University-Fullerton$59,860
Academy of Art University$50,953$37,322
Azusa Pacific University$49,560
California College of the Arts$24,495$47,094
University of California-Irvine$23,267
National Median$32,208

Other Fine and Studio Arts Programs in California

Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across California schools

SchoolIn-State TuitionEarnings (1yr)Debt
California State University-Fullerton
Fullerton
$7,073$59,860
Academy of Art University
San Francisco
$28,024$50,953
Azusa Pacific University
Azusa
$43,600$49,560
California College of the Arts
San Francisco
$57,946$24,495
University of California-Irvine
Irvine
$14,237$23,267

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 University of California-Davis, approximately 31% 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.