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 Wisconsin

Fine and Studio Arts bachelors's programs at peer institutions in Wisconsin (29 total in state)

SchoolEarnings (1yr)Earnings (4yr)Median DebtDebt/Earnings
University of Wisconsin-Green Bay$32,602
University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh$38,585$35,137$27,0000.70
University of Wisconsin-Platteville$37,379$37,460
University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire$34,582$43,436$25,3710.73
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee$31,985$36,911$28,0000.88
University of Wisconsin-Madison$30,503$39,953$19,3160.63
National Median$24,742$25,2951.02

Other Fine and Studio Arts Programs in Wisconsin

Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across Wisconsin schools

SchoolIn-State TuitionEarnings (1yr)Debt
University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh
Oshkosh
$8,212$38,585$27,000
University of Wisconsin-Platteville
Platteville
$8,315$37,379
University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire
Eau Claire
$9,277$34,582$25,371
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
Milwaukee
$10,020$31,985$28,000
University of Wisconsin-Madison
Madison
$11,205$30,503$19,316

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 Wisconsin-Green Bay, approximately 23% 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.