Fine and Studio Arts at Florida International University

Miami, FL · Public · Bachelor's Degree
28 /100
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition
29
Optimistic
28
Base Case
26
Pessimistic
Earnings $22,334/yr (-12% vs median)
AI Risk Moderate (36% exposed)
Job Market Very Large (118,400 openings/yr)
ROI 16.3x earnings multiple (5.7x out-of-state)
Ranked #220 of 385 Fine and Studio Arts programs

How AI Changes the Outlook

Three scenarios based on how aggressively AI disrupts the career paths available to Fine and Studio Arts graduates.

Optimistic
No Disruption
Base Case
Gradual AI
Pessimistic
Aggressive AI
10-Year Earnings $423K $429K $409K
Earnings Multiple (In-State) 16.1x 16.3x 15.6x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State) 5.6x 5.7x 5.4x
Probability of Field Employment 41% 37% 31%
DegreeOutlook Score 29 28 26

10-Year Earnings Projection

*Year 1 uses actual reported earnings. Scenarios diverge as AI impact compounds over time.

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)
$26,260
Out-of-state: $75,852 (5.7x ROI)
4-Year Net Price (After Aid)
$36,532
-39% less than sticker · See by income
Median Debt at Graduation
$15,500
8.3 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$30,315
36% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

Graduates earn $22,334/yr, roughly in line with the $25,391 national median for Fine and Studio Arts. The value proposition here depends on cost, not earnings.

The 16.3x earnings multiple means ten-year projected earnings exceed tuition cost by an order of magnitude. By pure financial math, this is a standout.

AI risk is moderate — 36% task exposure — and the 3% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook.

The $15,500 debt-to-$22,334 income ratio translates to about 8 months of earnings. Standard loan terms should handle this comfortably.

At #220 out of 385 programs, Florida International University's financial outcomes for Fine and Studio Arts trail the majority of peers. The value case depends on other factors.

The five-year earnings trajectory from $22,334 to $30,315 shows 36% growth, reflecting steady but unremarkable salary progression.

About Florida International University

A 59% admission rate makes Florida International University accessible to a wide range of qualified students, with 38,761 students enrolled in Miami, FL. With 40% of students on Pell Grants, the campus draws from a broad economic spectrum.

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Top Career Paths

Art directors $111,040/yr
Special effects artists and animators $99,800/yr
Art, drama, and music teachers, postsecondary $80,190/yr
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Frequently Asked Questions

How does Florida International University's Fine and Studio Arts program score?
This program scores 28/100 — on the lower end for Fine and Studio Arts. Prospective students should carefully weigh costs against likely earnings.
Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research. See full methodology →