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Fine and Studio Arts at Midwestern State University

Wichita Falls, TX · Public · Bachelor's Degree

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

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $35,589/yr (40% vs median)

AI Risk Moderate (36% exposed)

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

ROI 11.2x earnings multiple (9.4x out-of-state)

Ranked #85 of 385 Fine and Studio Arts programs Top 25%

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	$458K	$461K	$436K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	11.1x	11.2x	10.6x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	9.3x	9.4x	8.9x
Probability of Field Employment	41%	37%	31%
DegreeOutlook Score	35	35	29

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$41,240

Out-of-state: $49,040 (9.4x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$47,528

-15% less than sticker · See by income

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$32,427

Small cohort — data may not reflect typical outcomes

Program Analysis

Midwestern State University Fine and Studio Arts graduates command $35,589/yr out of the gate, well above the $25,391 national median. That 40% premium suggests the program's reputation carries real labor-market weight.

Every dollar of in-state tuition returns an estimated 11.2x 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 5% gap from the optimistic case.

At #85 of 385 nationally, this is a top-5% Fine and Studio Arts program. Financial outcomes consistently outperform the vast majority of peers.

About Midwestern State University

A 87% acceptance rate means Midwestern State University is accessible to most applicants, a compact campus enrolling 4,043 students in Wichita Falls, TX. 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

What is the DegreeOutlook Score for Fine and Studio Arts at Midwestern State University?

A score of 35/100 indicates below-average financial outcomes for Fine and Studio Arts. Earnings, ROI, or AI risk factors are pulling the score down.

What makes Midwestern State University's Fine and Studio Arts program stand out?

Ranked #85 of 385 programs nationally, Midwestern State University lands in the top 25%. The ranking reflects a combination of graduate earnings, return on investment, and job market alignment.

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