Fine and Studio Arts
Bachelor's degree · Eastern Illinois University · Charleston, IL
$26,213Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$39,923Median earnings 4 years after
$34,631Median earnings 5 years after
$23,725Median federal debt
38Graduates per year
How this program compares
Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Fine and Studio Arts at Eastern Illinois University earn a median of $26,213 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 $23,725, about 91% of first-year earnings.
Fine and Studio Arts (Bachelor's degree) at other Illinois schools
| College | Earnings (1 yr) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois State University Normal | $35,967 | $17,750 |
| Southern Illinois University-Carbondale Carbondale | $33,285 | $25,000 |
| North Park University Chicago | $33,276 | — |
| Northeastern Illinois University Chicago | $30,845 | $17,378 |
| University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign Champaign | $28,669 | $21,356 |
| DePaul University Chicago | $27,291 | $26,175 |
| Northern Illinois University Dekalb | $26,795 | $22,500 |
| Western Illinois University Macomb | $26,196 | $27,000 |
| Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Edwardsville | $25,259 | $26,125 |
| School of the Art Institute of Chicago Chicago | $23,984 | $27,000 |
| Wheaton College Wheaton | $23,202 | $22,000 |
| Columbia College Chicago Chicago | $22,765 | $25,000 |
| University of Illinois Chicago Chicago | $21,954 | $25,250 |
| Olivet Nazarene University Bourbonnais | $16,290 | $27,000 |
Other programs at Eastern Illinois University
- Educational Administration and SupervisionMaster's degree
$67,396 - Business Administration, Management and OperationsMaster's degree
$64,062 - Communication Disorders Sciences and ServicesMaster's degree
$59,451 - Industrial Production Technologies/TechniciansBachelor's degree
$58,817 - Clinical, Counseling and Applied PsychologyMaster's degree
$55,825 - Fine and Studio ArtsMaster's degree
$55,569 - Dietetics and Clinical Nutrition ServicesMaster's degree
$54,476 - Finance and Financial Management ServicesBachelor's degree
$51,370 - Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, OtherBachelor's degree
$50,862 - Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, GeneralMaster's degree
$49,757 - Industrial Production Technologies/TechniciansMaster's degree
$49,342 - Curriculum and InstructionMaster's degree
$49,117 - Accounting and Related ServicesBachelor's degree
$48,070 - MarketingBachelor's degree
$46,844 - Student Counseling and Personnel ServicesMaster's degree
$45,390 - Special Education and TeachingBachelor's degree
$43,955 - Communication and Media StudiesMaster's degree
$43,587 - Management Sciences and Quantitative MethodsBachelor's degree
$42,500 - Computer and Information Sciences, GeneralBachelor's degree
$42,284 - Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and MethodsBachelor's degree
$41,582
Frequently asked questions
How much do Fine and Studio Arts graduates from Eastern Illinois University make?
The median salary is $26,213 one year after graduation and $34,631 after five years.
How much student debt do graduates have?
Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $23,725.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.