Program Analysis
First-year earnings of $28,801 at University of Wisconsin-River Falls come in 13% above the national median of $25,391 for Fine and Studio Arts programs.
The 13.3x earnings multiple means ten-year projected earnings exceed tuition cost by an order of magnitude. By pure financial math, this is a standout.
AI risk is moderate — 36% task exposure — and the 5% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook.
The $26,414 debt-to-$28,801 income ratio translates to about 11 months of earnings. Standard loan terms should handle this comfortably.
Ranked #126 out of 385 programs, University of Wisconsin-River Falls's Fine and Studio Arts offering sits in the upper half but doesn't break into the top tier.
The five-year earnings trajectory from $28,801 to $37,902 shows 32% growth, reflecting steady but unremarkable salary progression.