Program Analysis
Graduates earn $25,286/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.
Every dollar of in-state tuition returns an estimated 14.5x in decade earnings — an exceptional ratio that places this among the highest-ROI Visual and Performing Arts, General programs nationally.
Some AI exposure exists in Visual and Performing Arts, General's typical career paths, with 38% of job tasks potentially affected. The pessimistic scenario still projects solid returns, with a 5% gap from the optimistic case.
Median debt of $15,000 represents roughly 7 months of the $25,286 starting salary — a manageable burden by most borrower standards.
At #19 of 59 Visual and Performing Arts, General programs, University of New Mexico-Main Campus scores above the median — competitive but not a standout.
Five-year earnings of $39,053 show a 54% jump from the $25,286 starting point — strong upward trajectory suggesting real career acceleration.