Fine and Studio Arts

Bachelor's degree · University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill · Chapel Hill, NC

CIP 50.07

$24,005Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$41,722Median earnings 4 years after
$42,572Median earnings 5 years after
$11,599Median federal debt
39Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Fine and Studio Arts at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill earn a median of $24,005 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 $11,599, about 48% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.

Fine and Studio Arts (Bachelor's degree) at other North Carolina schools

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
North Carolina State University at Raleigh
Raleigh
$30,577$23,625
University of North Carolina at Charlotte
Charlotte
$25,855$25,052
Western Carolina University
Cullowhee
$24,253$25,159
University of North Carolina Asheville
Asheville
$23,504$20,442
Appalachian State University
Boone
$22,120$22,267
North Carolina Central University
Durham
$21,980$31,000
East Carolina University
Greenville
$21,271$25,718
University of North Carolina Wilmington
Wilmington
$20,072$22,479
University of North Carolina at Greensboro
Greensboro
$18,745$24,360
Fayetteville State University
Fayetteville
$16,454$24,881
North Carolina A & T State University
Greensboro
$15,257$27,970

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Fine and Studio Arts graduates from University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill make?

The median salary is $24,005 one year after graduation and $42,572 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $11,599.

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