Fine and Studio Arts at Arizona State University Digital Immersion

Scottsdale, AZ · Public · Bachelor's Degree
31 /100
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case)
32
Optimistic
31
Base Case
27
Pessimistic
Earnings $27,762/yr (9% vs median)
AI Risk Moderate (36% exposed)
Job Market Very Large (118,400 openings/yr)
Ranked #176 of 385 Fine and Studio Arts programs Top 50%

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 $488K $489K $458K
Probability of Field Employment 41% 37% 31%
DegreeOutlook Score 32 31 27

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

Median Debt at Graduation
$19,983
8.6 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$43,348
56% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

Arizona State University Digital Immersion's Fine and Studio Arts graduates start at $27,762/yr — above the $25,391 national average, though not by a wide margin.

AI risk is moderate — 36% task exposure — and the 6% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook.

The $19,983 debt-to-$27,762 income ratio translates to about 9 months of earnings. Standard loan terms should handle this comfortably.

Ranked #176 out of 385 programs, Arizona State University Digital Immersion's Fine and Studio Arts offering sits in the upper half but doesn't break into the top tier.

Earnings growth from $27,762 to $43,348 over five years (56% increase) indicates that graduates in this field see meaningful salary progression.

About Arizona State University Digital Immersion

Arizona State University Digital Immersion's 64% acceptance rate reflects moderate selectivity, one of the larger campuses at 49,000 students in Scottsdale, AZ.

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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 Arizona State University Digital Immersion's Fine and Studio Arts program score?
This program scores 31/100 — on the lower end for Fine and Studio Arts. Prospective students should carefully weigh costs against likely earnings.
Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research. See full methodology →