Fine and Studio Arts
Bachelor's degree · Southern Illinois University-Carbondale · Carbondale, IL
How this program compares
Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Fine and Studio Arts at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale earn a median of $33,285 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 $25,000, about 75% 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much do Fine and Studio Arts graduates from Southern Illinois University-Carbondale make?
The median salary is $33,285 one year after graduation and $36,135 after five years.
How much student debt do graduates have?
Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $25,000.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.