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Fine and Studio Arts at North Park University

Chicago, IL · Private nonprofit · Bachelor's Degree
32 /100
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case)
32
Optimistic
32
Base Case
26
Pessimistic
Earnings $33,276/yr (31% vs median)
AI Risk Moderate (36% exposed)
Job Market Very Large (118,400 openings/yr)
ROI 3.2x earnings multiple
Ranked #139 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 $447K $451K $427K
Earnings Multiple 3.2x 3.2x 3.0x
Probability of Field Employment 41% 37% 31%
DegreeOutlook Score 32 32 26

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition (Sticker)
$141,300
4-Year Net Price (After Aid)
$72,764
49% less than sticker · See by income

Program Analysis

First-year earnings of $33,276 put North Park University's Fine and Studio Arts program 31% above the national median of $25,391 — one of the higher-earning programs in this field.

An earnings multiple of 3.2x means ten-year projected earnings exceed tuition, but not by a dramatic margin. Returns are positive but modest.

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 4% gap from the optimistic case.

At #139 of 385 Fine and Studio Arts programs, North Park University scores above the median — competitive but not a standout.

About North Park University

North Park University accepts 73% of applicants — an open-access institution by design, a smaller institution with 1,844 students in Chicago, IL. 43% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating strong socioeconomic diversity. The average net cost of $72,764 over four years represents a 49% 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 12 career paths with salary ranges and AI risk →

Compare & Explore

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Fine and Studio Arts at Other Schools

Columbia University in the City of New York ($51,435) University of Southern California ($50,161) Ramapo College of New Jersey ($44,529) University of Nebraska at Kearney ($40,501) Barnard College ($39,947) Empire State University ($39,946) University of Pennsylvania ($38,820) Minnesota State University-Mankato ($38,717)

Other Majors at North Park University

Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing ($73,846) Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods ($46,168) Business Administration, Management and Operations ($43,658) Criminal Justice and Corrections ($43,519) Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General ($40,374) Psychology, General ($33,630) Biology, General ($33,592) Health and Physical Education/Fitness ($30,165)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the DegreeOutlook Score for Fine and Studio Arts at North Park University?
A score of 32/100 indicates below-average financial outcomes for Fine and Studio Arts. Earnings, ROI, or AI risk factors are pulling the score down.
Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research. See full methodology →