Fine and Studio Arts

Bachelor's degree · East Tennessee State University · Johnson City, TN

CIP 50.07

$16,696Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$34,516Median earnings 4 years after
$26,651Median earnings 5 years after
$22,000Median federal debt
22Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Fine and Studio Arts at East Tennessee State University earn a median of $16,696 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 $22,000, about 132% of first-year earnings – more than a full year of pay.

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

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
Middle Tennessee State University
Murfreesboro
$29,084$20,500
Lee University
Cleveland
$26,598$28,448
University of Memphis
Memphis
$26,451$28,750
The University of Tennessee-Knoxville
Knoxville
$23,661$25,877
The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga
Chattanooga
$21,766$24,145
Tennessee Technological University
Cookeville
$19,231$13,500
Austin Peay State University
Clarksville
$19,157$22,964

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Fine and Studio Arts graduates from East Tennessee State University make?

The median salary is $16,696 one year after graduation and $26,651 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $22,000.

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