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Fine and Studio Arts at University of Connecticut-Waterbury Campus

Waterbury, CT · Public · Bachelor's Degree

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

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $24,419/yr (-4% vs median)

AI Risk Moderate (36% exposed)

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

ROI 8.2x earnings multiple (3.6x out-of-state)

Ranked #128 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	$584K	$576K	$530K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	8.4x	8.2x	7.6x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	3.6x	3.6x	3.3x
Probability of Field Employment	41%	37%	31%
DegreeOutlook Score	33	33	30

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$69,848

Out-of-state: $160,520 (3.6x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$35,584

49% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$21,500

10.6 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$54,934

125% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

University of Connecticut-Waterbury Campus's Fine and Studio Arts program produces graduates earning $24,419/yr — within striking distance of the $25,391 national average for this field.

The earnings-to-cost ratio of 8.2x signals a solid financial return — projected decade earnings comfortably exceed the tuition investment.

Some AI exposure exists in Fine and Studio Arts's typical career paths, with 36% of job tasks potentially affected. The pessimistic scenario still projects solid returns, with a 9% gap from the optimistic case.

Median debt of $21,500 represents roughly 11 months of the $24,419 starting salary — a manageable burden by most borrower standards.

At #128 of 385 Fine and Studio Arts programs, University of Connecticut-Waterbury Campus scores above the median — competitive but not a standout.

Five-year earnings of $54,934 show a 125% jump from the $24,419 starting point — strong upward trajectory suggesting real career acceleration.

About University of Connecticut-Waterbury Campus

A 87% acceptance rate means University of Connecticut-Waterbury Campus is accessible to most applicants, a smaller institution with 746 students in Waterbury, CT. 50% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating strong socioeconomic diversity. Financial aid reduces the effective four-year cost to $35,584 — 49% less than the list price.

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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

View all 12 career paths with salary ranges and AI risk →

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the DegreeOutlook Score for Fine and Studio Arts at University of Connecticut-Waterbury Campus?

A score of 33/100 indicates below-average financial outcomes for Fine and Studio Arts. Earnings, ROI, or AI risk factors are pulling the score down.

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