Fine and Studio Arts bachelor's degree programs in Florida
Compare 12 reporting programs using the same federal field and bachelor's degree credential definition. Earnings are observed four years after completion.
Highest reported earnings in Florida
Each bar uses the same field, credential, state and earnings year.
1University of Central FloridaOrlando · $22,036 federal debt$46,7792Florida Atlantic UniversityBoca Raton · $14,750 federal debt$46,6063University of North FloridaJacksonville · $27,000 federal debt$43,8044Florida Gulf Coast UniversityFort Myers · $22,980 federal debt$43,2715University of West FloridaPensacola · $16,750 federal debt$42,1156Florida State UniversityTallahassee · $20,222 federal debt$41,0677Florida International UniversityMiami · $17,250 federal debt$40,6538University of FloridaGainesville · $16,863 federal debt$39,3329University of South FloridaTampa · $22,500 federal debt$38,82010Full Sail UniversityWinter Park · $30,500 federal debt$38,124
CAREER CONTEXT IN FL
What related occupations pay in Florida
These are common occupational matches for this field, ranked by the strength of the federal education-to-occupation match.
25-1121Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary
- State median wage
- $63,820
- Middle 50% wage range
- $60,700–$90,520
- State employment
- 2,490
- Projected growth
- +2.2%
- Annual openings
- 8,000
27-1013Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators
- State median wage
- $50,360
- Middle 50% wage range
- $40,200–$78,430
- State employment
- 1,010
- Projected growth
- -2.9%
- Annual openings
- 2,200
27-1012Craft Artists
- State median wage
- $48,710
- Middle 50% wage range
- $40,980–$53,910
- State employment
- 270
- Projected growth
- +2.0%
- Annual openings
- 1,000
27-1014Special Effects Artists and Animators
- State median wage
- $85,870
- Middle 50% wage range
- $81,730–$104,410
- State employment
- 1,530
- Projected growth
- -0.3%
- Annual openings
- 4,200
51-9071Jewelers and Precious Stone and Metal Workers
- State median wage
- $51,470
- Middle 50% wage range
- $38,210–$75,270
- State employment
- 1,070
- Projected growth
- -3.2%
- Annual openings
- 3,700
27-1019Artists and Related Workers, All Other
- State median wage
- $45,870
- Middle 50% wage range
- $45,310–$72,820
- State employment
- Not reported
- Projected growth
- +2.0%
- Annual openings
- 1,100
27-1011Art Directors
- State median wage
- $99,660
- Middle 50% wage range
- $73,680–$126,200
- State employment
- 2,520
- Projected growth
- +4.2%
- Annual openings
- 12,200
25-2031Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education
- State median wage
- $60,410
- Middle 50% wage range
- $52,340–$64,770
- State employment
- 49,810
- Projected growth
- -0.2%
- Annual openings
- 63,500
Career wages and employment are BLS estimates for everyone working in each occupation in Florida; they are not earnings or placement rates for graduates of these programs. Wage ranges show the distribution across workers, not an entry-to-experienced career path. Growth and annual openings are national 2025–35 projections. BLS reports openings in thousands; DegreeVerdict displays the corresponding job count. These figures provide labor-market context and are not used in DegreeVerdict payoff or ROI calculations.
ALL REPORTING PROGRAMS
Compare every available outcome
Sorted by observed year-4 earnings. Open a row for its exact college-and-degree profile.
| # | College | City | Median year-4 earnings | Median federal debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | University of Central Florida | Orlando | $46,779 | $22,036 |
| 2 | Florida Atlantic University | Boca Raton | $46,606 | $14,750 |
| 3 | University of North Florida | Jacksonville | $43,804 | $27,000 |
| 4 | Florida Gulf Coast University | Fort Myers | $43,271 | $22,980 |
| 5 | University of West Florida | Pensacola | $42,115 | $16,750 |
| 6 | Florida State University | Tallahassee | $41,067 | $20,222 |
| 7 | Florida International University | Miami | $40,653 | $17,250 |
| 8 | University of Florida | Gainesville | $39,332 | $16,863 |
| 9 | University of South Florida | Tampa | $38,820 | $22,500 |
| 10 | Full Sail University | Winter Park | $38,124 | $30,500 |
| 11 | Ringling College of Art and Design | Sarasota | $36,346 | $27,000 |
| 12 | Flagler College | Saint Augustine | $35,458 | $26,250 |
This is an observed-outcomes comparison, not a universal quality ranking. Missing and privacy-suppressed programs are excluded.
A quick read on Fine and Studio Arts in Florida
What do Fine and Studio Arts bachelor's degree graduates earn in Florida?
Across 12 reporting programs, the median observed earnings figure is $40,653 four years after completion.
How much federal debt is reported for these programs?
The median is $22,036 among the 12 programs reporting federal debt.
Which Florida colleges report the highest earnings for this degree?
The table compares the same federal field, credential and earnings year. University of Central Florida has the highest reported figure among the programs shown.