Fine and Studio Arts
Bachelor's degree · SUNY at Purchase College · Purchase, NY
How this program compares
Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Fine and Studio Arts at SUNY at Purchase College earn a median of $14,984 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 $20,500, about 137% 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 | — |
Other programs at SUNY at Purchase College
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$35,124 - EconomicsBachelor's degree
$34,297 - Biology, GeneralBachelor's degree
$33,914 - Communication and Media StudiesBachelor's degree
$31,881 - Visual and Performing Arts, OtherBachelor's degree
$31,175 - Psychology, GeneralBachelor's degree
$27,838 - MusicMaster's degree
$27,250 - Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and HumanitiesBachelor's degree
$25,197 - HistoryBachelor's degree
$23,803 - Visual and Performing Arts, GeneralBachelor's degree
$22,024 - JournalismBachelor's degree
$22,011 - Film/Video and Photographic ArtsBachelor's degree
$18,128 - Drama/Theatre Arts and StagecraftBachelor's degree
$18,090 - AnthropologyBachelor's degree
$18,085 - Arts, Entertainment, and Media ManagementBachelor's degree
$18,079 - MusicBachelor's degree
$17,887 - Rhetoric and Composition/Writing StudiesBachelor's degree
$16,556 - Social Sciences, OtherBachelor's degree
$15,273 - DanceBachelor's degree
$12,039 - Natural Resources Conservation and ResearchBachelor's degree
$42,872
Frequently asked questions
How much do Fine and Studio Arts graduates from SUNY at Purchase College make?
The median salary is $14,984 one year after graduation and $30,385 after five years.
How much student debt do graduates have?
Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $20,500.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.