Your degree doesn’t dictate your future salary, but it is a strong indicator.

After graduation, fine arts graduates typically earn high salaries compared to the national average. Top earners make $67,242, while the bottom 20% make closer to $22,937. The median grad salary is $39,272.

Fine Arts graduate salaries over time

The typical early career salary for someone with a bachelor’s degree in fine arts is $23,959, and within five years of graduation, this average salary goes up to $36,818.

This chart maps the average workforce wage by years of experience:

Wage ($USD)

Wage Range Median Wage

Years of work experience

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