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 Utah

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

SchoolEarnings (1yr)Earnings (4yr)Median DebtDebt/Earnings
Weber State University$32,470
Brigham Young University$34,241$36,204$16,6560.49
Utah State University$33,552$31,040$17,5000.52
University of Utah$33,081$47,300$23,5060.71
Utah Tech University$23,524$33,327$25,0001.06
National Median$24,742$25,2951.02

Other Fine and Studio Arts Programs in Utah

Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across Utah schools

SchoolIn-State TuitionEarnings (1yr)Debt
Brigham Young University
Provo
$6,496$34,241$16,656
Utah State University
Logan
$9,228$33,552$17,500
University of Utah
Salt Lake City
$9,315$33,081$23,506
Utah Tech University
Saint George
$6,074$23,524$25,000

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 Weber State University, approximately 16% 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.