Fine and Studio Arts

Bachelor's degree · Cornell University · Ithaca, NY

CIP 50.07

$31,073Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$41,784Median earnings 4 years after
$73,168Median earnings 5 years after
$15,500Median federal debt
36Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Fine and Studio Arts at Cornell University earn a median of $31,073 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 $15,500, about 50% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.

Fine and Studio Arts (Bachelor's degree) at other New York schools

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
Columbia University in the City of New York
New York
$51,435$27,000
Barnard College
New York
$39,947$18,750
Empire State University
Saratoga Springs
$39,946$13,688
Fordham University
Bronx
$35,929$25,250
Syracuse University
Syracuse
$32,636$26,950
Marist University
Poughkeepsie
$31,907$23,437
Skidmore College
Saratoga Springs
$30,480$18,500
CUNY Lehman College
Bronx
$27,582$10,065
SUNY Oneonta
Oneonta
$27,031—
SUNY Brockport
Brockport
$26,855$21,425
State University of New York at Plattsburgh
Plattsburgh
$25,762$19,777
Binghamton University
Vestal
$25,751$17,750
New York University
New York
$25,053$26,000
CUNY Queens College
Queens
$24,910—
CUNY City College
New York
$24,742$12,994

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Frequently asked questions

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

The median salary is $31,073 one year after graduation and $73,168 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $15,500.

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