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Fine and Studio Arts at Metropolitan State University of Denver

Denver, CO · Public · Bachelor's Degree

DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $26,102/yr (3% vs median)

AI Risk Moderate (36% exposed)

Job Market Very Large (118,400 openings/yr)

ROI 11.5x earnings multiple (4.2x out-of-state)

Ranked #134 of 385 Fine and Studio Arts programs Top 50%

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	$496K	$496K	$464K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	11.5x	11.5x	10.8x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	4.2x	4.2x	3.9x
Probability of Field Employment	41%	37%	31%
DegreeOutlook Score	32	32	28

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$43,120

Out-of-state: $118,012 (4.2x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$57,176

-33% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$25,600

11.8 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$43,850

68% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

First-year earnings of $26,102 track close to the $25,391 national median for Fine and Studio Arts programs. This is a middle-of-the-road outcome on salary alone.

With a 11.5x return on in-state tuition over ten years, the financial case for this program is compelling by virtually any measure.

The 6% difference between AI scenarios reflects partial automation exposure. Some Fine and Studio Arts career paths face displacement, but others in the field are more insulated.

At $25,600 against $26,102/yr in earnings, the debt burden is moderate. Most graduates should manage repayment without extended financial strain.

A #134 ranking among 385 Fine and Studio Arts programs places Metropolitan State University of Denver in the middle-to-upper range. Solid, not exceptional.

The $26,102-to-$43,850 earnings arc over five years reflects a 68% gain — well above average career growth for recent graduates.

About Metropolitan State University of Denver

Metropolitan State University of Denver has a 99% acceptance rate, making it broadly accessible, with a mid-sized student body of 14,932 in Denver, CO.

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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

What does a 32/100 DegreeOutlook Score mean for Fine and Studio Arts at Metropolitan State University of Denver?

At 32/100, the financial outlook is modest. Higher-scoring Fine and Studio Arts programs exist, though non-financial factors may justify this choice.

Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research. See full methodology →