Fine and Studio Arts bachelor's degree programs in Massachusetts
Compare 18 reporting programs using the same federal field and bachelor's degree credential definition. Earnings are observed four years after completion.
Highest reported earnings in Massachusetts
Each bar uses the same field, credential, state and earnings year.
1Williams CollegeWilliamstown · $11,850 federal debt$55,0122University of Massachusetts-LowellLowell · $27,000 federal debt$52,6373Salem State UniversitySalem · $27,000 federal debt$50,3974University of Massachusetts-BostonBoston · $27,000 federal debt$49,7225Boston UniversityBoston · $27,000 federal debt$49,5386University of Massachusetts-AmherstAmherst · $27,000 federal debt$46,0277Bridgewater State UniversityBridgewater · $27,000 federal debt$45,7478Framingham State UniversityFramingham · $27,000 federal debt$43,5829Smith CollegeNorthampton · $19,000 federal debt$43,35410Westfield State UniversityWestfield · $27,000 federal debt$43,248
CAREER CONTEXT IN MA
What related occupations pay in Massachusetts
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
- $85,820
- Middle 50% wage range
- $65,760–$111,710
- State employment
- 4,960
- Projected growth
- +2.2%
- Annual openings
- 8,000
27-1012Craft Artists
- State median wage
- $47,660
- Middle 50% wage range
- $39,870–$59,810
- State employment
- 50
- Projected growth
- +2.0%
- Annual openings
- 1,000
27-1014Special Effects Artists and Animators
- State median wage
- $80,640
- Middle 50% wage range
- $63,090–$98,370
- State employment
- Not reported
- Projected growth
- -0.3%
- Annual openings
- 4,200
27-1019Artists and Related Workers, All Other
- State median wage
- $94,890
- Middle 50% wage range
- $60,840–$120,430
- State employment
- 50
- Projected growth
- +2.0%
- Annual openings
- 1,100
51-9071Jewelers and Precious Stone and Metal Workers
- State median wage
- $51,060
- Middle 50% wage range
- $39,170–$58,570
- State employment
- 830
- Projected growth
- -3.2%
- Annual openings
- 3,700
27-1011Art Directors
- State median wage
- $149,320
- Middle 50% wage range
- $101,290–$169,710
- State employment
- 1,850
- Projected growth
- +4.2%
- Annual openings
- 12,200
25-2031Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education
- State median wage
- $95,260
- Middle 50% wage range
- $77,890–$102,530
- State employment
- 28,460
- Projected growth
- -0.2%
- Annual openings
- 63,500
25-4011Archivists
- State median wage
- $78,180
- Middle 50% wage range
- $64,290–$100,360
- State employment
- 270
- Projected growth
- +3.4%
- Annual openings
- 1,100
Career wages and employment are BLS estimates for everyone working in each occupation in Massachusetts; 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 | Williams College | Williamstown | $55,012 | $11,850 |
| 2 | University of Massachusetts-Lowell | Lowell | $52,637 | $27,000 |
| 3 | Salem State University | Salem | $50,397 | $27,000 |
| 4 | University of Massachusetts-Boston | Boston | $49,722 | $27,000 |
| 5 | Boston University | Boston | $49,538 | $27,000 |
| 6 | University of Massachusetts-Amherst | Amherst | $46,027 | $27,000 |
| 7 | Bridgewater State University | Bridgewater | $45,747 | $27,000 |
| 8 | Framingham State University | Framingham | $43,582 | $27,000 |
| 9 | Smith College | Northampton | $43,354 | $19,000 |
| 10 | Westfield State University | Westfield | $43,248 | $27,000 |
| 11 | Tufts University | Medford | $41,365 | $25,250 |
| 12 | Lesley University | Cambridge | $41,320 | $24,833 |
| 13 | Massachusetts College of Art and Design | Boston | $40,999 | $26,000 |
| 14 | Clark University | Worcester | $38,844 | $26,870 |
| 15 | Wheaton College (Massachusetts) | Norton | $38,389 | Not available |
| 16 | Montserrat College of Art | Beverly | $37,179 | $27,000 |
| 17 | Mount Holyoke College | South Hadley | $36,483 | $23,447 |
| 18 | University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth | North Dartmouth | $32,222 | $27,000 |
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 Massachusetts
What do Fine and Studio Arts bachelor's degree graduates earn in Massachusetts?
Across 18 reporting programs, the median observed earnings figure is $43,248 four years after completion.
How much federal debt is reported for these programs?
The median is $27,000 among the 17 programs reporting federal debt.
Which Massachusetts colleges report the highest earnings for this degree?
The table compares the same federal field, credential and earnings year. Williams College has the highest reported figure among the programs shown.