Fine and Studio Arts

Master's degree · Northern Illinois University · Dekalb, IL

CIP 50.07

—Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$53,301Median earnings 4 years after
—Median earnings 5 years after
—Median federal debt
6Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the master's degree program in Fine and Studio Arts at Northern Illinois University earn a median of $30,830. Nationally, master's degree graduates in this field earn a median of $49,079 four years after graduating (middle half: $29,496–$66,541).

Fine and Studio Arts (Master's degree) at other Illinois schools

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
Eastern Illinois University
Charleston
$55,569$14,627
School of the Art Institute of Chicago
Chicago
$24,521$69,783

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Fine and Studio Arts graduates from Northern Illinois University make?

The median salary is $30,830.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.