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Fine and Studio Arts at Oklahoma State University-Main Campus

Stillwater, OK · Public · Bachelor's Degree

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

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $36,547/yr (44% vs median)

AI Risk Moderate (36% exposed)

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

ROI 11.4x earnings multiple (4.5x out-of-state)

Ranked #20 of 385 Fine and Studio Arts programs Top 5%

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	$463K	$465K	$439K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	11.3x	11.4x	10.7x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	4.5x	4.5x	4.3x
Probability of Field Employment	41%	37%	31%
DegreeOutlook Score	41	41	35

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$40,936

Out-of-state: $103,016 (4.5x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$65,512

-60% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$21,111

6.9 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (4 Year)

$34,281

Small cohort — data may not reflect typical outcomes

Program Analysis

Graduates of Oklahoma State University-Main Campus's Fine and Studio Arts program earn $36,547/yr in their first year — 44% above the $25,391 national median, a strong market signal for this institution.

Every dollar of in-state tuition returns an estimated 11.4x 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.

Median debt of $21,111 represents roughly 7 months of the $36,547 starting salary — a manageable burden by most borrower standards.

At #20 of 385 nationally, this is a top-5% Fine and Studio Arts program. Financial outcomes consistently outperform the vast majority of peers.

About Oklahoma State University-Main Campus

Oklahoma State University-Main Campus has a 71% acceptance rate, making it broadly accessible, serving a student body of 20,814 in Stillwater, OK.

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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 Oklahoma State University-Main Campus?

A score of 41/100 indicates below-average financial outcomes for Fine and Studio Arts. Earnings, ROI, or AI risk factors are pulling the score down.

What makes Oklahoma State University-Main Campus's Fine and Studio Arts program stand out?

Ranked #20 of 385 programs nationally, Oklahoma State University-Main Campus lands in the top 5%. 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 →