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Visual and Performing Arts, General at University of Saint Francis-Fort Wayne

Fort Wayne, IN · Private nonprofit · Bachelor's Degree

DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case)

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $27,684/yr (8% vs median)

AI Risk High (38% exposed)

Job Market Large (63,400 openings/yr)

ROI 3.0x earnings multiple

Ranked #36 of 59 Visual and Performing Arts, General programs

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	$421K	$428K	$408K
Earnings Multiple	3.0x	3.0x	2.9x
Probability of Field Employment	41%	37%	30%
DegreeOutlook Score	22	22	18

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition (Sticker)

$141,680

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$81,444

43% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$26,500

11.5 months of Year 1 earnings

Program Analysis

At $27,684 per year, Visual and Performing Arts, General graduates from University of Saint Francis-Fort Wayne earn slightly above the $25,525 national median. The premium is real but not dramatic.

The financial case is thin at 3.0x — decade earnings barely exceed the cost of attendance. The value proposition here is driven by factors beyond pure ROI.

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 3% gap from the optimistic case.

Median debt of $26,500 represents roughly 11 months of the $27,684 starting salary — a manageable burden by most borrower standards.

Ranked #36 of 59 Visual and Performing Arts, General programs, University of Saint Francis-Fort Wayne falls below the median. Stronger options exist, though cost and location may compensate.

About University of Saint Francis-Fort Wayne

With 98% of applicants admitted, University of Saint Francis-Fort Wayne prioritizes broad access, with a smaller student body of 1,599 in Fort Wayne, IN. Pell Grant recipients make up 43% of the student body — a marker of economic diversity. The average net cost of $81,444 over four years represents a 43% discount from published tuition.

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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 is the DegreeOutlook Score for Visual and Performing Arts, General at University of Saint Francis-Fort Wayne?

A score of 22/100 indicates below-average financial outcomes for Visual and Performing Arts, General. Earnings, ROI, or AI risk factors are pulling the score down.

Will AI replace Visual and Performing Arts, General careers?

With 38% of typical job tasks exposed to AI, this is one of the higher-risk fields. Our pessimistic scenario projects $408,368 in decade earnings vs $421,031 in the optimistic case — a meaningful gap.

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