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Fine and Studio Arts bachelor's degree programs in Ohio

Compare 23 reporting programs using the same federal field and bachelor's degree credential definition. Earnings are observed four years after completion.

23Programs reporting earnings

$36,603Median year-4 earnings

$27,000Median federal debt

23Programs reporting debt

OUTCOME SPREAD

Highest reported earnings in Ohio

Each bar uses the same field, credential, state and earnings year.

1Miami University-OxfordOxford · $27,000 federal debt$55,891 2Kenyon CollegeGambier · $15,500 federal debt$53,620 3Ohio State University-Main CampusColumbus · $26,849 federal debt$46,899 4Oberlin CollegeOberlin · $20,500 federal debt$44,299 5Ohio University-Zanesville CampusZanesville · $26,000 federal debt$39,055 6Ohio University-Main CampusAthens · $26,000 federal debt$39,055 7Ohio University-Lancaster CampusLancaster · $26,000 federal debt$39,055 8Ohio University-Southern CampusIronton · $26,000 federal debt$39,055 9Ohio University-Chillicothe CampusChillicothe · $26,000 federal debt$39,055 10Ohio University-Eastern CampusSaint Clairsville · $26,000 federal debt$39,055

CAREER CONTEXT IN OH

What related occupations pay in Ohio

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: $78,050
Middle 50% wage range: $58,280–$100,630
State employment: 3,940
Projected growth: +2.2%
Annual openings: 8,000

10th–90th percentile: $37,970–$129,520

27-1012Craft Artists

State median wage: $38,070
Middle 50% wage range: $32,820–$43,040
State employment: 180
Projected growth: +2.0%
Annual openings: 1,000

10th–90th percentile: $30,060–$50,450

27-1013Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators

State median wage: $31,780
Middle 50% wage range: $24,190–$43,750
State employment: 510
Projected growth: -2.9%
Annual openings: 2,200

10th–90th percentile: $22,860–$63,750

27-1014Special Effects Artists and Animators

State median wage: $67,000
Middle 50% wage range: $62,160–$156,170
State employment: 200
Projected growth: -0.3%
Annual openings: 4,200

10th–90th percentile: $45,310–$166,260

27-1019Artists and Related Workers, All Other

State median wage: $82,280
Middle 50% wage range: $56,470–$105,490
State employment: 120
Projected growth: +2.0%
Annual openings: 1,100

10th–90th percentile: $51,270–$120,000

51-9071Jewelers and Precious Stone and Metal Workers

State median wage: $48,190
Middle 50% wage range: $39,900–$65,090
State employment: 430
Projected growth: -3.2%
Annual openings: 3,700

10th–90th percentile: $34,080–$87,170

27-1011Art Directors

State median wage: $94,390
Middle 50% wage range: $77,570–$120,430
State employment: 1,050
Projected growth: +4.2%
Annual openings: 12,200

10th–90th percentile: $57,740–$148,080

25-2031Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education

State median wage: $78,800
Middle 50% wage range: $61,170–$97,520
State employment: 49,540
Projected growth: -0.2%
Annual openings: 63,500

10th–90th percentile: $48,370–$103,150

Career wages and employment are BLS estimates for everyone working in each occupation in Ohio; 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	Miami University-Oxford	Oxford	$55,891	$27,000
2	Kenyon College	Gambier	$53,620	$15,500
3	Ohio State University-Main Campus	Columbus	$46,899	$26,849
4	Oberlin College	Oberlin	$44,299	$20,500
5	Ohio University-Zanesville Campus	Zanesville	$39,055	$26,000
6	Ohio University-Main Campus	Athens	$39,055	$26,000
7	Ohio University-Lancaster Campus	Lancaster	$39,055	$26,000
8	Ohio University-Southern Campus	Ironton	$39,055	$26,000
9	Ohio University-Chillicothe Campus	Chillicothe	$39,055	$26,000
10	Ohio University-Eastern Campus	Saint Clairsville	$39,055	$26,000
11	University of Cincinnati-Main Campus	Cincinnati	$37,025	$28,943
12	Cleveland State University	Cleveland	$36,603	$27,978
13	Youngstown State University	Youngstown	$36,539	$31,000
14	University of Akron Main Campus	Akron	$36,233	$25,919
15	Bowling Green State University-Main Campus	Bowling Green	$36,036	$27,000
16	Kent State University at Kent	Kent	$35,710	$28,501
17	Kent State University at Stark	North Canton	$35,710	$28,501
18	Wright State University-Main Campus	Dayton	$34,704	$29,259
19	Shawnee State University	Portsmouth	$34,215	$28,750
20	University of Toledo	Toledo	$33,409	$26,750
21	Cleveland Institute of Art	Cleveland	$33,253	$27,000
22	Columbus College of Art & Design	Columbus	$32,061	$27,000
23	Art Academy of Cincinnati	Cincinnati	$31,166	$27,000

This is an observed-outcomes comparison, not a universal quality ranking. Missing and privacy-suppressed programs are excluded.

QUESTIONS ANSWERED

A quick read on Fine and Studio Arts in Ohio

What do Fine and Studio Arts bachelor's degree graduates earn in Ohio?

Across 23 reporting programs, the median observed earnings figure is $36,603 four years after completion.

How much federal debt is reported for these programs?

The median is $27,000 among the 23 programs reporting federal debt.

Which Ohio colleges report the highest earnings for this degree?

The table compares the same federal field, credential and earnings year. Miami University-Oxford has the highest reported figure among the programs shown.