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Visual and Performing Arts, General at University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth

North Dartmouth, MA · Public · Bachelor's Degree

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

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $25,753/yr (1% vs median)

AI Risk High (38% exposed)

Job Market Large (63,400 openings/yr)

ROI 6.9x earnings multiple (3.3x out-of-state)

Ranked #27 of 59 Visual and Performing Arts, General programs Top 50%

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	$412K	$419K	$402K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	6.8x	6.9x	6.6x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	3.2x	3.3x	3.2x
Probability of Field Employment	41%	37%	30%
DegreeOutlook Score	24	24	20

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$60,832

Out-of-state: $127,000 (3.3x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$82,420

-35% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$15,000

7.0 months of Year 1 earnings

Program Analysis

Graduates earn $25,753/yr, roughly in line with the $25,525 national median for Visual and Performing Arts, General. The value proposition here depends on cost, not earnings.

A 6.9x earnings multiple over ten years puts this program in solid financial territory. Tuition is well-justified by projected earnings.

The 2% difference between AI scenarios reflects partial automation exposure. Some Visual and Performing Arts, General career paths face displacement, but others in the field are more insulated.

At $15,000 against $25,753/yr in earnings, the debt burden is moderate. Most graduates should manage repayment without extended financial strain.

A #27 ranking among 59 Visual and Performing Arts, General programs places University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth in the middle-to-upper range. Solid, not exceptional.

About University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth

University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth accepts 92% of applicants — an open-access institution by design, with a mid-sized student body of 5,289 in North Dartmouth, MA.

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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 24/100 DegreeOutlook Score mean for Visual and Performing Arts, General at University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth?

At 24/100, the financial outlook is modest. Higher-scoring Visual and Performing Arts, General programs exist, though non-financial factors may justify this choice.

Should I worry about AI if I study Visual and Performing Arts, General at University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth?

The 38% AI task exposure score is above average. Our model shows this affecting job availability more than salaries — graduates may face stiffer competition for fewer positions.

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