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 Florida

Fine and Studio Arts bachelors's programs at peer institutions in Florida (24 total in state)

SchoolEarnings (1yr)Earnings (4yr)Median DebtDebt/Earnings
University of Miami$44,474
University of North Florida$31,770$38,737$27,0000.85
Florida Atlantic University$28,726$34,266$14,7500.51
Florida State University$26,785$38,712$20,2220.75
University of South Florida$24,818$30,996$22,5000.91
University of West Florida$23,843$31,211$16,7500.70
National Median$24,742$25,2951.02

Other Fine and Studio Arts Programs in Florida

Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across Florida schools

SchoolIn-State TuitionEarnings (1yr)Debt
University of North Florida
Jacksonville
$6,389$31,770$27,000
Florida Atlantic University
Boca Raton
$4,879$28,726$14,750
Florida State University
Tallahassee
$5,656$26,785$20,222
University of South Florida
Tampa
$6,410$24,818$22,500
University of West Florida
Pensacola
$6,360$23,843$16,750

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 Miami, 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.