Fine and Studio Arts
Bachelor's degree · University of California-San Diego · La Jolla, CA
$21,777Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$48,506Median earnings 4 years after
$45,044Median earnings 5 years after
$14,833Median federal debt
57Graduates per year
How this program compares
Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Fine and Studio Arts at University of California-San Diego earn a median of $21,777 one year after completing the program. Nationally, bachelor's degree graduates in this field earn a median of $41,367 four years after graduating (middle half: $26,241–$56,653). Median debt is $14,833, about 68% of first-year earnings.
Fine and Studio Arts (Bachelor's degree) at other California schools
| College | Earnings (1 yr) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| University of Southern California Los Angeles | $50,161 | $19,750 |
| California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo San Luis Obispo | $36,006 | $17,886 |
| California State University-East Bay Hayward | $33,220 | $16,625 |
| Sonoma State University Rohnert Park | $29,035 | $19,200 |
| Loyola Marymount University Los Angeles | $27,210 | $22,375 |
| Biola University La Mirada | $25,372 | $27,000 |
| California State University-Northridge Northridge | $25,359 | $14,042 |
| San Francisco State University San Francisco | $24,606 | $17,610 |
| California State University-Los Angeles Los Angeles | $24,538 | $18,500 |
| San Diego State University San Diego | $23,186 | $10,299 |
| California State University-Fullerton Fullerton | $22,839 | $15,917 |
| University of California-Davis Davis | $22,700 | $13,981 |
| California State University-Chico Chico | $22,628 | $14,990 |
| California State University-Fresno Fresno | $22,167 | $15,409 |
| California State University-Channel Islands Camarillo | $22,129 | $13,038 |
Other programs at University of California-San Diego
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$146,806 - Engineering, OtherMaster's degree
$142,225 - Education, GeneralDoctoral degree
$122,372 - Medical Clinical Sciences/Graduate Medical StudiesMaster's degree
$121,264 - Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and AdministrationMaster's degree
$117,115 - Mechanical EngineeringMaster's degree
$112,996 - Computer ScienceBachelor's degree
$112,006 - Electrical, Electronics, and Communications EngineeringMaster's degree
$111,009 - Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and AdministrationDoctoral degree
$109,337 - Biomedical/Medical EngineeringMaster's degree
$100,166 - Business Administration, Management and OperationsMaster's degree
$98,870 - Health and Medical Administrative ServicesMaster's degree
$98,377 - Computer EngineeringBachelor's degree
$96,256 - ChemistryDoctoral degree
$93,148 - Mathematics and Computer ScienceBachelor's degree
$89,651 - Civil EngineeringMaster's degree
$89,543 - PhysicsDoctoral degree
$89,022 - Electrical, Electronics, and Communications EngineeringBachelor's degree
$80,687 - Biology, GeneralDoctoral degree
$80,294
Frequently asked questions
How much do Fine and Studio Arts graduates from University of California-San Diego make?
The median salary is $21,777 one year after graduation and $45,044 after five years.
How much student debt do graduates have?
Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $14,833.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.