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Visual & Performing Arts at LaGrange College

Lagrange, GA · Private nonprofit · Bachelor's Degree · Visual and Performing Arts, General
18 /100
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case)
18
Optimistic
18
Base Case
16
Pessimistic
Earnings $21,824/yr (-14% vs median)
AI Risk High (38% exposed)
Job Market Large (63,400 openings/yr)
ROI 2.9x earnings multiple
Ranked #52 of 59 Visual and Performing Arts, General programs

How AI Changes the Outlook

Three scenarios based on how aggressively AI disrupts the career paths available to Visual & Performing Arts graduates.

Optimistic
No Disruption		 Base Case
Gradual AI		 Pessimistic
Aggressive AI
10-Year Earnings $394K $403K $388K
Earnings Multiple 2.8x 2.9x 2.8x
Probability of Field Employment 41% 37% 30%
DegreeOutlook Score 18 18 16

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition (Sticker)
$138,160
4-Year Net Price (After Aid)
$71,220
48% less than sticker · See by income

Program Analysis

At $21,824/yr, Visual & Performing Arts graduates from LaGrange College land near the $25,525 national average — neither a standout nor a red flag.

The financial case is thin at 2.9x — decade earnings barely exceed the cost of attendance. The value proposition here is driven by factors beyond pure ROI.

Some AI exposure exists in Visual & Performing Arts's typical career paths, with 38% of job tasks potentially affected. The pessimistic scenario still projects solid returns, with a 1% gap from the optimistic case.

Ranked #52 of 59 Visual & Performing Arts programs, LaGrange College falls below the median. Stronger options exist, though cost and location may compensate.

About LaGrange College

LaGrange College accepts 63% of applicants, balancing access with selectivity, with a smaller student body of 566 in Lagrange, GA. 44% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating strong socioeconomic diversity. The average net cost of $71,220 over four years represents a 48% discount from published tuition.

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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
View all 8 career paths with salary ranges and AI risk →

Compare & Explore

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Visual & Performing Arts at Other Schools

Drexel University ($51,248) Fordham University ($41,165) Longwood University ($34,812) Siena College ($34,017) George Mason University ($31,941) University of Colorado Colorado Springs ($30,966) University of Florida ($30,629) University of Florida-Online ($30,629)

Other Majors at LaGrange College

Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing ($76,077) Business Administration, Management and Operations ($37,836)

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Trade programs often mean less time in school, lower student debt, and hands-on career paths that tend to be more resilient to AI disruption.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the DegreeOutlook Score for Visual & Performing Arts at LaGrange College?
A score of 18/100 indicates below-average financial outcomes for Visual & Performing Arts. Earnings, ROI, or AI risk factors are pulling the score down.
Will AI replace Visual & Performing Arts careers?
With 38% of typical job tasks exposed to AI, this is one of the higher-risk fields. Our pessimistic scenario projects $388,081 in decade earnings vs $393,562 in the optimistic case — a meaningful gap.
Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research. See full methodology →