Fine and Studio Arts
Bachelor's degree · University of California-Santa Cruz · Santa Cruz, CA
How this program compares
Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Fine and Studio Arts at University of California-Santa Cruz earn a median of $21,106 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 $19,500, about 92% 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 |
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$79,969 - Electrical, Electronics, and Communications EngineeringBachelor's degree
$78,842 - Computer ScienceBachelor's degree
$75,150 - Educational Assessment, Evaluation, and ResearchMaster's degree
$59,351 - Biomedical/Medical EngineeringBachelor's degree
$55,856 - Computer/Information Technology Administration and ManagementBachelor's degree
$55,773 - Business/Managerial EconomicsBachelor's degree
$52,029 - EconomicsBachelor's degree
$50,518 - Cell/Cellular Biology and Anatomical SciencesBachelor's degree
$45,088 - Geological and Earth Sciences/GeosciencesBachelor's degree
$43,362 - MathematicsBachelor's degree
$40,798 - Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular BiologyBachelor's degree
$40,320 - ChemistryBachelor's degree
$39,700 - PhysicsBachelor's degree
$37,859 - Biology, GeneralBachelor's degree
$37,651 - Non-Professional Legal StudiesBachelor's degree
$36,941 - Cognitive ScienceBachelor's degree
$35,384 - Astronomy and AstrophysicsBachelor's degree
$35,171 - HistoryBachelor's degree
$33,081
Frequently asked questions
How much do Fine and Studio Arts graduates from University of California-Santa Cruz make?
The median salary is $21,106 one year after graduation and $35,979 after five years.
How much student debt do graduates have?
Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $19,500.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.