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Visual and Performing Arts, General at State University of New York at New Paltz

New Paltz, NY · Public · Bachelor's Degree

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

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $19,893/yr (-22% vs median)

AI Risk High (38% exposed)

Job Market Large (63,400 openings/yr)

ROI 13.9x earnings multiple (6.4x out-of-state)

Ranked #31 of 59 Visual and Performing Arts, General programs

How AI Changes the Outlook

Three scenarios based on how aggressively AI disrupts the career paths available to Visual and Performing Arts, General graduates.

	Optimistic No Disruption	Base Case Gradual AI	Pessimistic Aggressive AI
10-Year Earnings	$471K	$473K	$445K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	13.8x	13.9x	13.1x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	6.4x	6.4x	6.0x
Probability of Field Employment	41%	37%	30%
DegreeOutlook Score	23	23	21

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$34,096

Out-of-state: $73,736 (6.4x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$73,924

-117% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$18,000

10.9 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$36,940

86% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

State University of New York at New Paltz's Visual and Performing Arts, General graduates start at $19,893/yr, trailing the $25,525 national average by 22%. The program's value hinges on affordability.

The 13.9x 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 — 38% task exposure — and the 5% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook.

The $18,000 debt-to-$19,893 income ratio translates to about 11 months of earnings. Standard loan terms should handle this comfortably.

At #31 out of 59 programs, State University of New York at New Paltz's financial outcomes for Visual and Performing Arts, General trail the majority of peers. The value case depends on other factors.

Earnings growth from $19,893 to $36,940 over five years (86% increase) indicates that graduates in this field see meaningful salary progression.

About State University of New York at New Paltz

State University of New York at New Paltz's 59% acceptance rate reflects moderate selectivity, with a mid-sized student body of 6,022 in New Paltz, NY.

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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 State University of New York at New Paltz's Visual and Performing Arts, General program score?

This program scores 23/100 — on the lower end for Visual and Performing Arts, General. Prospective students should carefully weigh costs against likely earnings.

How vulnerable is Visual and Performing Arts, General to AI automation?

AI won't 'replace' Visual and Performing Arts, General careers outright, but it is likely to reduce the number of job openings. We model 38% task exposure, which compresses field employment probability in our scenarios.

Why are Visual and Performing Arts, General earnings lower at State University of New York at New Paltz?

Lower starting pay at State University of New York at New Paltz may reflect local labor market conditions rather than program quality. Many graduates see convergence with national averages within 3-5 years.

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