Fine and Studio Arts
Bachelor's degree · University of California-Santa Barbara · Santa Barbara, CA
—Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$46,428Median earnings 4 years after
$48,583Median earnings 5 years after
$15,459Median federal debt
122Graduates per year
How this program compares
Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Fine and Studio Arts at University of California-Santa Barbara earn a median of $36,625. 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 $15,459, about 42% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.
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 |
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$81,108 - Chemical EngineeringBachelor's degree
$79,737 - EconomicsBachelor's degree
$66,334 - Management Sciences and Quantitative MethodsBachelor's degree
$66,099 - Education, GeneralGraduate certificate
$65,475 - Education, GeneralMaster's degree
$63,765 - Applied MathematicsBachelor's degree
$59,638 - StatisticsBachelor's degree
$55,110 - Natural Resources Conservation and ResearchMaster's degree
$55,039 - PhysicsBachelor's degree
$53,597 - Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular BiologyBachelor's degree
$49,100 - ChemistryBachelor's degree
$47,197 - Communication and Media StudiesBachelor's degree
$46,598 - MathematicsBachelor's degree
$46,447 - Microbiological Sciences and ImmunologyBachelor's degree
$42,634 - Pharmacology and ToxicologyBachelor's degree
$39,421 - Political Science and GovernmentBachelor's degree
$39,404 - Cell/Cellular Biology and Anatomical SciencesBachelor's degree
$38,333
Frequently asked questions
How much do Fine and Studio Arts graduates from University of California-Santa Barbara make?
The median salary is $36,625 and $48,583 after five years.
How much student debt do graduates have?
Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $15,459.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.