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Fine Arts at Binghamton University

Vestal, NY · Public · Bachelor's Degree · Fine and Studio Arts
38 /100
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition
38
Optimistic
38
Base Case
34
Pessimistic
Earnings $25,751/yr (1% vs median)
AI Risk Moderate (36% exposed)
Job Market Very Large (118,400 openings/yr)
ROI 13.3x earnings multiple (4.7x out-of-state)
Ranked #41 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 Arts graduates.

Optimistic
No Disruption		 Base Case
Gradual AI		 Pessimistic
Aggressive AI
10-Year Earnings $558K $552K $510K
Earnings Multiple (In-State) 13.5x 13.3x 12.3x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State) 4.7x 4.7x 4.3x
Probability of Field Employment 41% 37% 31%
DegreeOutlook Score 38 38 34

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)
$41,452
Out-of-state: $117,812 (4.7x ROI)
4-Year Net Price (After Aid)
$85,456
-106% less than sticker · See by income
Median Debt at Graduation
$17,750
8.3 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$52,455
104% growth from Year 1

About Binghamton University

Binghamton University accepts 38% of applicants — selective, though not ultra-competitive, serving 14,401 students in Vestal, NY.

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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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Compare & Explore

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Fine Arts at Other Schools

Columbia University in the City of New York ($51,435) University of Southern California ($50,161) Ramapo College of New Jersey ($44,529) University of Nebraska at Kearney ($40,501) Barnard College ($39,947) Empire State University ($39,946) University of Pennsylvania ($38,820) Minnesota State University-Mankato ($38,717)

Other Majors at Binghamton University

Computer Engineering ($86,938) Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing ($86,404) Computer Science ($82,329) Management Information Systems and Services ($81,708) Accounting and Related Services ($74,151) Finance and Financial Management Services ($73,598) Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering ($73,095) Industrial Engineering ($70,943)

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 38/100 DegreeOutlook Score mean for Fine Arts at Binghamton University?
At 38/100, the financial outlook is modest. Higher-scoring Fine Arts programs exist, though non-financial factors may justify this choice.
Is Binghamton University one of the best schools for Fine Arts?
Among 385 Fine Arts programs, Binghamton University's #41 position reflects consistently above-average results across earnings, ROI, and employment probability.
Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research. See full methodology →