Associate's Degree
Fine and Studio Arts at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
Blacksburg, Virginia · See Fine and Studio Arts nationally
Poor return
$-7,911 over 10 years
For graduates of Fine and Studio Arts at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University.
On these figures the cost and debt outweigh the earnings premium.
$36,927
Earnings 1 year out as of 2024
$50,147
Earnings 5 years out as of 2024
$26,000
Median debt as of 2024
$-7,911
10-year net gain as of 2024
Fine and Studio Arts at other colleges
How the same major’s ROI compares elsewhere.
| # | College | Credential | Earnings (5 yr) | Median debt | 10-yr ROI | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Vanderbilt University Nashville, TN | Associate's | $83,742 | — | +1,123% | Strong return |
| 2 | California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo San Luis Obispo, CA | Associate's | $87,876 | $17,886 | +976% | Strong return |
| 3 | Brown University Providence, RI | Associate's | $74,287 | $17,300 | +417% | Strong return |
| 4 | Cornell University Ithaca, NY | Associate's | $73,168 | $15,500 | +347% | Strong return |
| 5 | University of Massachusetts-Lowell Lowell, MA | Associate's | $63,880 | $25,974 | +331% | Strong return |
| 6 | San Jose State University San Jose, CA | Associate's | $56,424 | — | +315% | Strong return |
| 7 | University of California-Berkeley Berkeley, CA | Associate's | $58,001 | $12,464 | +313% | Strong return |
| 8 | Williams College Williamstown, MA | Associate's | $60,801 | $11,850 | +298% | Strong return |
| 9 | California State University-East Bay Hayward, CA | Associate's | $54,563 | $16,625 | +287% | Strong return |
| 10 | Wellesley College Wellesley, MA | Associate's | $63,391 | — | +261% | Strong return |
Other majors at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
| Major | Credential | Earnings (5 yr) | Median debt | 10-yr ROI | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | Associate's | $135,082 | $20,500 | +1,470% | Strong return |
| Computer Engineering | Associate's | $123,589 | $25,929 | +1,224% | Strong return |
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods | Associate's | $109,446 | $21,500 | +1,016% | Strong return |
| Industrial Engineering | Associate's | $103,958 | $22,625 | +914% | Strong return |
| Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering | Associate's | $103,147 | $23,562 | +894% | Strong return |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | Associate's | $101,795 | $21,500 | +884% | Strong return |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Certificate | $154,116 | $32,567 | +877% | Strong return |
| Engineering Mechanics | Associate's | $101,625 | $27,500 | +845% | Strong return |
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Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard. ROI is computed by Degree Return — see how. Read the methodology. Data as of 2024.