Fine & Studio Arts at University of South Carolina Aiken
What traits are you looking for in a school for Fine & Studio Arts, consider the program at University of South Carolina Aiken. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
University of South Carolina Aiken is in Aiken, SC.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 15 fine & studio arts graduations were recorded at University of South Carolina Aiken.
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Online & Distance Learning at University of South Carolina Aiken
Distance learning is available at University of South Carolina Aiken. Among 4,022 students, 1,269 (32%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 1,440 (36%) took at least some classes online.
Fine & Studio Arts Rankings at University of South Carolina Aiken
These rankings give you a sense of how University of South Carolina Aiken’s Fine & Studio Arts program to other colleges that offer this major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | South Carolina | #2 of 12 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | South Carolina | #10 of 12 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #38 of 124 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #108 of 125 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #263 of 662 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #598 of 666 |
Earnings for Fine & Studio Arts Graduates from University of South Carolina Aiken
Graduates of University of South Carolina Aiken’s Fine & Studio Arts program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $15,167 |
| 2 years | $17,551 |
| 3 years | $22,590 |
| 4 years | $29,881 |
| 5 years | $28,243 |
Is this above or below average for the school? Four years after graduating, Fine & Studio Arts graduates from University of South Carolina Aiken take home a median $29,881, compared with $49,686 for all University of South Carolina Aiken graduates — about 40% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Fine & Studio Arts graduates from University of South Carolina Aiken comes in at $23,567.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the diversity of Fine & Studio Arts graduates at University of South Carolina Aiken, by degree type.
Program-wide, Fine & Studio Arts graduates at University of South Carolina Aiken are 87% women (13) and 13% men (2).
Fine & Studio Arts Bachelor’s Program at University of South Carolina Aiken
Of the 15 bachelor’s fine & studio arts graduates at University of South Carolina Aiken, 87% were women (13) and 13% were men (2).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Fine & Studio Arts bachelor’s degree recipients at University of South Carolina Aiken.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 8 |
| Black / African American | 6 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 47% of Fine & Studio Arts bachelor’s degree recipients at University of South Carolina Aiken, higher than the national average of 40%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Fine & Studio Arts Concentrations at University of South Carolina Aiken
The Fine & Studio Arts program at University of South Carolina Aiken includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Art Studies | 12 |
| Fine Arts | 3 |
Top-Paying Careers for Fine & Studio Arts Graduates
Those who complete Fine & Studio Arts program at University of South Carolina Aiken work across a variety of fields. The table below ranks the top-paying careers for Fine & Studio Arts graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Appraisers of Personal and Business Property | $118,242 |
| Art Directors | $103,285 |
| Museum Technicians and Conservators | $96,273 |
| Artists and Related Workers, All Other | $83,610 |
| Curators | $79,764 |
| Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education | $77,927 |
| Craft Artists | $76,826 |
| Photographers | $75,743 |
| Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators | $69,338 |
| Jewelers and Precious Stone and Metal Workers | $67,147 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
More about our data sources and methodologies.