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Fine and Studio Arts at The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley

Edinburg, TX · Public · Bachelor's Degree

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

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $21,891/yr (-14% vs median)

AI Risk Moderate (36% exposed)

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

ROI 11.3x earnings multiple (5.6x out-of-state)

Ranked #309 of 385 Fine and Studio Arts programs

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	$440K	$445K	$422K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	11.2x	11.3x	10.7x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	5.5x	5.6x	5.3x
Probability of Field Employment	41%	37%	31%
DegreeOutlook Score	26	25	23

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$39,436

Out-of-state: $79,756 (5.6x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$26,000

34% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$15,500

8.5 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$33,171

52% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley's Fine and Studio Arts program produces graduates earning $21,891/yr — within striking distance of the $25,391 national average for this field.

The 11.3x 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 $15,500 debt-to-$21,891 income ratio translates to about 8 months of earnings. Standard loan terms should handle this comfortably.

At #309 out of 385 programs, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley's financial outcomes for Fine and Studio Arts trail the majority of peers. The value case depends on other factors.

Earnings growth from $21,891 to $33,171 over five years (52% increase) indicates that graduates in this field see meaningful salary progression.

About The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley

A 85% acceptance rate means The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley is accessible to most applicants, serving a student body of 27,026 in Edinburg, TX. 64% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating strong socioeconomic diversity. The average net cost of $26,000 over four years represents a 34% discount from published tuition.

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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 The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley's Fine and Studio Arts program score?

This program scores 25/100 — on the lower end for Fine and Studio Arts. Prospective students should carefully weigh costs against likely earnings.

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