Fine & Studio Arts at University of South Carolina-Upstate
What traits are you looking for in a school for Fine & Studio Arts, you may want to check out the program at University of South Carolina-Upstate. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
University of South Carolina-Upstate sits in Spartanburg, SC.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 21 fine & studio arts graduations were recorded at University of South Carolina-Upstate.
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Online & Distance Learning at University of South Carolina-Upstate
Online coursework is an option at University of South Carolina-Upstate. Among 4,916 students, 1,163 (24%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 3,016 (61%) took at least some classes online.
Fine & Studio Arts Rankings at University of South Carolina-Upstate
Rankings can help you compare University of South Carolina-Upstate’s Fine & Studio Arts program to other colleges that offer this major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | South Carolina | #3 of 12 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | South Carolina | #5 of 12 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #44 of 124 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #65 of 125 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #285 of 662 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #381 of 666 |
Earnings for Fine & Studio Arts Graduates from University of South Carolina-Upstate
Students who complete University of South Carolina-Upstate’s Fine & Studio Arts program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $27,350 |
| 2 years | $23,649 |
| 3 years | $33,671 |
| 4 years | $32,081 |
| 5 years | $38,311 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years after graduating, Fine & Studio Arts graduates from University of South Carolina-Upstate earn a median of $32,081, compared with $47,560 for all University of South Carolina-Upstate graduates — about 33% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Fine & Studio Arts graduates from University of South Carolina-Upstate stands at $26,500.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the student demographics for Fine & Studio Arts graduates at University of South Carolina-Upstate, by degree type.
Looking at the program as a whole, Fine & Studio Arts graduates at University of South Carolina-Upstate are 62% women (13) and 38% men (8).
Fine & Studio Arts Bachelor’s Program at University of South Carolina-Upstate
Of the 21 bachelor’s fine & studio arts graduates at University of South Carolina-Upstate, 62% were women (13) and 38% were men (8).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Fine & Studio Arts bachelor’s degree recipients at University of South Carolina-Upstate.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 11 |
| Black / African American | 6 |
| Two or More Races | 3 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
Minority students account for 43% of Fine & Studio Arts bachelor’s degree recipients at University of South Carolina-Upstate, above 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-Upstate
The Fine & Studio Arts program at University of South Carolina-Upstate breaks down into more specific concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Fine Arts | 21 |
Best-Paid Careers for Fine & Studio Arts Graduates
Those who complete Fine & Studio Arts program at University of South Carolina-Upstate go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks the highest-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.