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Fine and Studio Arts at University of Central Arkansas

Conway, AR · Public · Bachelor's Degree

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

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $28,604/yr (13% vs median)

AI Risk Moderate (36% exposed)

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

ROI 11.4x earnings multiple (6.7x out-of-state)

Ranked #155 of 385 Fine and Studio Arts programs Top 50%

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	$457K	$460K	$435K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	11.3x	11.4x	10.7x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	6.6x	6.7x	6.3x
Probability of Field Employment	41%	37%	31%
DegreeOutlook Score	32	31	27

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$40,472

Out-of-state: $69,032 (6.7x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$67,100

-66% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$25,000

10.5 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$38,265

34% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

At $28,604 per year, Fine and Studio Arts graduates from University of Central Arkansas earn slightly above the $25,391 national median. The premium is real but not dramatic.

With a 11.4x return on in-state tuition over ten years, the financial case for this program is compelling by virtually any measure.

The 5% difference between AI scenarios reflects partial automation exposure. Some Fine and Studio Arts career paths face displacement, but others in the field are more insulated.

At $25,000 against $28,604/yr in earnings, the debt burden is moderate. Most graduates should manage repayment without extended financial strain.

A #155 ranking among 385 Fine and Studio Arts programs places University of Central Arkansas in the middle-to-upper range. Solid, not exceptional.

A 34% earnings increase from $28,604 to $38,265 over five years is solid — not a moonshot, but evidence of normal career advancement.

About University of Central Arkansas

With 90% of applicants admitted, University of Central Arkansas prioritizes broad access, with a mid-sized student body of 7,426 in Conway, AR.

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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 does a 31/100 DegreeOutlook Score mean for Fine and Studio Arts at University of Central Arkansas?

At 31/100, the financial outlook is modest. Higher-scoring Fine and Studio Arts programs exist, though non-financial factors may justify this choice.

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