Program Analysis
At $23,186/yr, Fine and Studio Arts graduates from San Diego State University land near the $25,391 national average — neither a standout nor a red flag.
The 14.7x 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 6% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook.
The median debt load of $10,299 represents less than half a year of starting salary — among the lightest debt-to-income ratios we track.
Ranked #156 out of 385 programs, San Diego State University's Fine and Studio Arts offering sits in the upper half but doesn't break into the top tier.
Earnings growth from $23,186 to $40,935 over five years (77% increase) indicates that graduates in this field see meaningful salary progression.