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Design and Applied Arts at Pennsylvania College of Technology

Williamsport, PA · Public · Bachelor's Degree

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

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $45,572/yr (35% vs median)

AI Risk High (38% exposed)

Job Market Very Large (101,000 openings/yr)

ROI 7.1x earnings multiple (5.0x out-of-state)

Ranked #68 of 290 Design and Applied Arts programs Top 25%

How AI Changes the Outlook

Three scenarios based on how aggressively AI disrupts the career paths available to Design and Applied Arts graduates.

	Optimistic No Disruption	Base Case Gradual AI	Pessimistic Aggressive AI
10-Year Earnings	$511K	$510K	$482K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	7.1x	7.1x	6.7x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	5.0x	5.0x	4.7x
Probability of Field Employment	63%	57%	46%
DegreeOutlook Score	46	45	45

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$71,760

Out-of-state: $102,720 (5.0x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$104,336

-45% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$27,000

7.1 months of Year 1 earnings

Program Analysis

First-year earnings of $45,572 put Pennsylvania College of Technology's Design and Applied Arts program 35% above the national median of $33,862 — one of the higher-earning programs in this field.

A 7.1x earnings multiple over ten years puts this program in solid financial territory. Tuition is well-justified by projected earnings.

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

At $27,000 against $45,572/yr in earnings, the debt burden is moderate. Most graduates should manage repayment without extended financial strain.

Pennsylvania College of Technology ranks #68 among 290 Design and Applied Arts programs, placing it in the top 5% nationally by our financial outcomes measure.

About Pennsylvania College of Technology

a smaller institution with 4,254 students in Williamsport, PA.

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Top Career Paths

Art directors $111,040/yr

Architecture teachers, postsecondary $101,480/yr

Special effects artists and animators $99,800/yr

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does a 45/100 DegreeOutlook Score mean for Design and Applied Arts at Pennsylvania College of Technology?

At 45/100, the financial outlook is modest. Higher-scoring Design and Applied Arts programs exist, though non-financial factors may justify this choice.

Should I worry about AI if I study Design and Applied Arts at Pennsylvania College of Technology?

The 38% AI task exposure score is above average. Our model shows this affecting job availability more than salaries — graduates may face stiffer competition for fewer positions.

Is Pennsylvania College of Technology one of the best schools for Design and Applied Arts?

Among 290 Design and Applied Arts programs, Pennsylvania College of Technology's #68 position reflects consistently above-average results across earnings, ROI, and employment probability.

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