Fine and Studio Arts
Bachelor's degree · Northeastern Illinois University · Chicago, IL
$30,845Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$44,312Median earnings 4 years after
$53,398Median earnings 5 years after
$17,378Median federal debt
18Graduates per year
How this program compares
Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Fine and Studio Arts at Northeastern Illinois University earn a median of $30,845 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 $17,378, about 56% 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 | — |
| 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 |
| Eastern Illinois University Charleston | $26,213 | $23,725 |
| 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 Northeastern Illinois University
- Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject AreasMaster's degree
$90,465 - Educational Administration and SupervisionMaster's degree
$82,842 - Business Administration, Management and OperationsMaster's degree
$76,217 - Special Education and TeachingMaster's degree
$69,073 - Student Counseling and Personnel ServicesMaster's degree
$68,449 - Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject AreasBachelor's degree
$63,615 - Computer ScienceBachelor's degree
$62,831 - Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and MethodsMaster's degree
$60,664 - Accounting and Related ServicesMaster's degree
$59,503 - Mental and Social Health Services and Allied ProfessionsMaster's degree
$50,825 - Accounting and Related ServicesBachelor's degree
$50,475 - Human Resources Management and ServicesBachelor's degree
$49,131 - Finance and Financial Management ServicesBachelor's degree
$48,807 - Business Administration, Management and OperationsBachelor's degree
$46,630 - Social WorkMaster's degree
$45,997 - Business/Commerce, GeneralBachelor's degree
$45,015 - MarketingBachelor's degree
$43,320 - Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and HumanitiesBachelor's degree
$42,976 - Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and MethodsBachelor's degree
$41,938 - Criminal Justice and CorrectionsBachelor's degree
$40,719
Frequently asked questions
How much do Fine and Studio Arts graduates from Northeastern Illinois University make?
The median salary is $30,845 one year after graduation and $53,398 after five years.
How much student debt do graduates have?
Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $17,378.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.