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Fine and Studio Arts at University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus

Pittsburgh, PA · Public · Bachelor's Degree

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

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $26,709/yr (5% vs median)

AI Risk Moderate (36% exposed)

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

ROI 6.9x earnings multiple (3.7x out-of-state)

Ranked #83 of 385 Fine and Studio Arts programs Top 25%

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	$603K	$594K	$544K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	7.0x	6.9x	6.3x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	3.8x	3.7x	3.4x
Probability of Field Employment	41%	37%	31%
DegreeOutlook Score	35	35	31

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$86,096

Out-of-state: $159,560 (3.7x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$120,296

-40% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$22,727

10.2 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$59,030

121% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

At $26,709 per year, Fine and Studio Arts graduates from University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus earn slightly above the $25,391 national median. The premium is real but not dramatic.

At 6.9x the cost of in-state tuition, the ten-year earnings outlook represents a strong return. Not exceptional, but meaningfully positive.

AI risk is moderate — 36% task exposure — and the 10% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook.

The $22,727 debt-to-$26,709 income ratio translates to about 10 months of earnings. Standard loan terms should handle this comfortably.

Ranked #83 out of 385 programs, University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus's Fine and Studio Arts program lands in the top 5% — a strong signal of graduate success.

Earnings growth from $26,709 to $59,030 over five years (121% increase) indicates that graduates in this field see meaningful salary progression.

About University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus

University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus accepts 50% of applicants, balancing access with selectivity, serving a student body of 20,189 in Pittsburgh, PA.

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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 University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus's Fine and Studio Arts program score?

This program scores 35/100 — on the lower end for Fine and Studio Arts. Prospective students should carefully weigh costs against likely earnings.

Why does University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus rank so high for Fine and Studio Arts?

The #83 ranking out of 385 programs is driven by strong financial outcomes — graduates earn well, debt is manageable relative to income, and the job market supports the field.

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