Michigan State University — East Lansing, MI

Fine and Studio Arts

at Michigan State University · East Lansing, MI

Below Average

Think twice

The Bottom Line

↑Grads earn about $27,513/yr starting out
⏱Not enough data to estimate payoff time
$Students on financial aid pay about $19,680/yr after grants & scholarships (varies by family income) — $87,192 total with loan interest

Listed Price

$32,198/yr

Starting Salary

$27,513

Finish Rate

80.7%

Household Income

$32,198/yr

Full sticker price — tuition, housing, and fees before any aid

Students on financial aid pay $19,680/yr after grants & scholarships (saves $12,518/yr)

4 Years Total

$128,792

Typical Debt

$23,250

Interest You'd Owe

+$8,472

What You'd Really Pay

$87,192

That's about $264/month for 10 years after you graduate

You'd earn (with degree)$275,130

Without college$300,000

Total cost of degree$87,192

Salary Boost

+-8%

Ahead After 10 Years

$187,938

How We Scored This

Salary vs. Cost23.9/40

Do you earn enough to justify the price?

Payoff Speed0/25

How fast do you earn back what you spent?

Salary Boost0/20

How much more than skipping college?

Graduation Rate12.1/15

Will you actually finish?

Data from the U.S. Department of Education. Salaries are what recent grads typically earn — yours could be higher or lower.

Costs can change. These numbers don't adjust for where you live, and only cover students who used federal financial aid. Not financial advice.