Fine and Studio Arts bachelor's degree programs in Michigan
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 Michigan
Each bar uses the same field, credential, state and earnings year.
1University of Michigan-Ann ArborAnn Arbor · $19,319 federal debt$66,8462Michigan State UniversityEast Lansing · $30,875 federal debt$50,0983Oakland UniversityRochester Hills · Debt not reported$44,2704Spring Arbor UniversitySpring Arbor · Debt not reported$43,0215Saginaw Valley State UniversityUniversity Center · Debt not reported$42,2706Eastern Michigan UniversityYpsilanti · $27,250 federal debt$41,2257Central Michigan UniversityMount Pleasant · $31,000 federal debt$40,1818Grand Valley State UniversityAllendale · $27,000 federal debt$39,3079Wayne State UniversityDetroit · $31,000 federal debt$39,27110Ferris State UniversityBig Rapids · $27,000 federal debt$39,165
CAREER CONTEXT IN MI
What related occupations pay in Michigan
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
- $82,990
- Middle 50% wage range
- $62,100–$107,610
- State employment
- 2,410
- Projected growth
- +2.2%
- Annual openings
- 8,000
27-1013Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators
- State median wage
- $38,650
- Middle 50% wage range
- $30,490–$80,750
- State employment
- 220
- Projected growth
- -2.9%
- Annual openings
- 2,200
27-1012Craft Artists
- State median wage
- $25,960
- Middle 50% wage range
- $25,960–$42,770
- State employment
- 290
- Projected growth
- +2.0%
- Annual openings
- 1,000
27-1014Special Effects Artists and Animators
- State median wage
- $86,630
- Middle 50% wage range
- $68,590–$121,830
- State employment
- 230
- Projected growth
- -0.3%
- Annual openings
- 4,200
27-1019Artists and Related Workers, All Other
- State median wage
- $63,830
- Middle 50% wage range
- $48,230–$87,170
- State employment
- 230
- Projected growth
- +2.0%
- Annual openings
- 1,100
51-9071Jewelers and Precious Stone and Metal Workers
- State median wage
- $56,610
- Middle 50% wage range
- $47,060–$63,330
- State employment
- 460
- Projected growth
- -3.2%
- Annual openings
- 3,700
27-1011Art Directors
- State median wage
- $86,660
- Middle 50% wage range
- $65,000–$121,620
- State employment
- 1,080
- Projected growth
- +4.2%
- Annual openings
- 12,200
25-2031Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education
- State median wage
- $66,030
- Middle 50% wage range
- $57,670–$81,230
- State employment
- 25,540
- Projected growth
- -0.2%
- Annual openings
- 63,500
Career wages and employment are BLS estimates for everyone working in each occupation in Michigan; 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 Michigan-Ann Arbor | Ann Arbor | $66,846 | $19,319 |
| 2 | Michigan State University | East Lansing | $50,098 | $30,875 |
| 3 | Oakland University | Rochester Hills | $44,270 | Not available |
| 4 | Spring Arbor University | Spring Arbor | $43,021 | Not available |
| 5 | Saginaw Valley State University | University Center | $42,270 | Not available |
| 6 | Eastern Michigan University | Ypsilanti | $41,225 | $27,250 |
| 7 | Central Michigan University | Mount Pleasant | $40,181 | $31,000 |
| 8 | Grand Valley State University | Allendale | $39,307 | $27,000 |
| 9 | Wayne State University | Detroit | $39,271 | $31,000 |
| 10 | Ferris State University | Big Rapids | $39,165 | $27,000 |
| 11 | Western Michigan University | Kalamazoo | $36,615 | $28,495 |
| 12 | Northern Michigan University | Marquette | $36,228 | $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 Michigan
What do Fine and Studio Arts bachelor's degree graduates earn in Michigan?
Across 12 reporting programs, the median observed earnings figure is $40,181 four years after completion.
How much federal debt is reported for these programs?
The median is $27,250 among the 9 programs reporting federal debt.
Which Michigan colleges report the highest earnings for this degree?
The table compares the same federal field, credential and earnings year. University of Michigan-Ann Arbor has the highest reported figure among the programs shown.