Program Analysis
Graduates earn $28,726/yr, edging above the $25,391 national average for Fine and Studio Arts — a modest premium that suggests solid regional demand.
Every dollar of in-state tuition returns an estimated 24.5x in decade earnings — an exceptional ratio that places this among the highest-ROI Fine and Studio Arts programs nationally.
Some AI exposure exists in Fine and Studio Arts's typical career paths, with 36% of job tasks potentially affected. The pessimistic scenario still projects solid returns, with a 6% gap from the optimistic case.
At $13,867 in median debt against $28,726 in first-year earnings, graduates can expect to clear their loan balance in under six months of full earnings.
At #19 of 385 nationally, this is a top-5% Fine and Studio Arts program. Financial outcomes consistently outperform the vast majority of peers.
Earnings grow from $28,726 to $41,690 over five years — a 45% increase that's moderate and in line with typical career progression.