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Design at Anderson University

Anderson, SC · Private nonprofit · Bachelor's Degree · Design and Applied Arts
27 /100
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case)
28
Optimistic
27
Base Case
35
Pessimistic
Earnings $34,040/yr (1% vs median)
AI Risk High (38% exposed)
Job Market Very Large (101,000 openings/yr)
ROI 3.8x earnings multiple
Ranked #206 of 290 Design and Applied Arts programs

How AI Changes the Outlook

Three scenarios based on how aggressively AI disrupts the career paths available to Design graduates.

Optimistic
No Disruption		 Base Case
Gradual AI		 Pessimistic
Aggressive AI
10-Year Earnings $506K $505K $478K
Earnings Multiple 3.8x 3.8x 3.6x
Probability of Field Employment 63% 57% 46%
DegreeOutlook Score 28 27 35

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition (Sticker)
$134,320
4-Year Net Price (After Aid)
$112,732
16% less than sticker · See by income
Median Debt at Graduation
$27,000
9.5 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$47,780
40% growth from Year 1

About Anderson University

Anderson University's 53% acceptance rate reflects moderate selectivity, with a smaller student body of 3,080 in Anderson, SC.

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Top Career Paths

Art directors $111,040/yr
Architecture teachers, postsecondary $101,480/yr
Special effects artists and animators $99,800/yr
View all 14 career paths with salary ranges and AI risk →

Compare & Explore

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Design at Other Schools

Carnegie Mellon University ($66,274) University of Southern California ($64,846) University of Washington-Seattle Campus ($63,449) University of California-Los Angeles ($57,615) Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus ($52,694) University of Cincinnati-Main Campus ($52,526) Utah State University ($52,431) Interior Designers Institute ($51,188)

Other Majors at Anderson University

Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing ($73,882) Accounting and Related Services ($55,127) Business Administration, Management and Operations ($49,754) Human Resources Management and Services ($45,697) Criminal Justice and Corrections ($45,583) Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas ($40,445) Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods ($40,385) Special Education and Teaching ($40,264)

Is a Trade Program a Better Fit?

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For students who prefer applied learning, trade programs can deliver strong earnings with significantly less debt and shorter time to employment.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does a 27/100 DegreeOutlook Score mean for Design at Anderson University?
At 27/100, the financial outlook is modest. Higher-scoring Design programs exist, though non-financial factors may justify this choice.
Should I worry about AI if I study Design at Anderson University?
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 →