Fine and Studio Arts
Bachelor's degree · State University of New York at New Paltz · New Paltz, NY
How this program compares
Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Fine and Studio Arts at State University of New York at New Paltz earn a median of $18,842 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 $21,500, about 114% of first-year earnings – more than a full year of pay.
Fine and Studio Arts (Bachelor's degree) at other New York schools
| College | Earnings (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 |
| Cornell University Ithaca | $31,073 | $15,500 |
| 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 | — |
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Frequently asked questions
How much do Fine and Studio Arts graduates from State University of New York at New Paltz make?
The median salary is $18,842 one year after graduation and $29,713 after five years.
How much student debt do graduates have?
Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $21,500.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.