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Fine and Studio Arts at Ohio University-Chillicothe Campus

Chillicothe, OH · Public · Bachelor's Degree

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

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $29,053/yr (14% vs median)

AI Risk Moderate (36% exposed)

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

ROI 18.3x earnings multiple (12.3x out-of-state)

Ranked #48 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	$449K	$453K	$429K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	18.2x	18.3x	17.3x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	12.2x	12.3x	11.7x
Probability of Field Employment	41%	37%	31%
DegreeOutlook Score	37	37	32

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$24,712

Out-of-state: $36,680 (12.3x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$25,932

-5% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$25,250

10.4 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$36,864

27% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

Ohio University-Chillicothe Campus's Fine and Studio Arts graduates start at $29,053/yr — above the $25,391 national average, though not by a wide margin.

The 18.3x 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 4% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook.

The $25,250 debt-to-$29,053 income ratio translates to about 10 months of earnings. Standard loan terms should handle this comfortably.

Ranked #48 out of 385 programs, Ohio University-Chillicothe Campus's Fine and Studio Arts program lands in the top 5% — a strong signal of graduate success.

The five-year earnings trajectory from $29,053 to $36,864 shows 27% growth, reflecting steady but unremarkable salary progression.

About Ohio University-Chillicothe Campus

with a smaller student body of 777 in Chillicothe, OH.

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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 Ohio University-Chillicothe Campus's Fine and Studio Arts program score?

This program scores 37/100 — on the lower end for Fine and Studio Arts. Prospective students should carefully weigh costs against likely earnings.

Why does Ohio University-Chillicothe Campus rank so high for Fine and Studio Arts?

The #48 ranking out of 385 programs is driven by strong financial outcomes — graduates earn well, debt is manageable relative to income, and the job market supports the field.

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