Fine Arts at California State University-Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA · Public · Bachelor's Degree · Fine and Studio Arts
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition
34
Optimistic
33
Base Case
30
Pessimistic
Earnings
$24,538/yr (-3% vs median)
AI Risk
Moderate (36% exposed)
Job Market
Very Large (118,400 openings/yr)
ROI
17.2x earnings multiple (6.3x out-of-state)
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 | $467K | $469K | $442K |
| Earnings Multiple (In-State) | 17.1x | 17.2x | 16.2x |
| Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State) | 6.2x | 6.3x | 5.9x |
| Probability of Field Employment | 41% | 37% | 31% |
| DegreeOutlook Score | 34 | 33 | 30 |
10-Year Earnings Projection
*Year 1 uses actual reported earnings. Scenarios diverge as AI impact compounds over time.
4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)
$27,252
Out-of-state: $74,792 (6.3x ROI)
Median Debt at Graduation
$18,500
9.0 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$38,595
57% growth from Year 1
About California State University-Los Angeles
California State University-Los Angeles has a 92% acceptance rate, making it broadly accessible, one of the larger campuses at 21,478 students in Los Angeles, CA. With 66% of students on Pell Grants, the campus draws from a broad economic spectrum. After financial aid, the average student pays $16,452 over four years — 40% below sticker price.
See all programs and financial aid at California State University-Los Angeles →Top Career Paths
Art directors
$111,040/yr
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$99,800/yr
Art, drama, and music teachers, postsecondary
$80,190/yr
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Frequently Asked Questions
How does California State University-Los Angeles's Fine Arts program score?
This program scores 33/100 — on the lower end for Fine Arts. Prospective students should carefully weigh costs against likely earnings.
Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research.
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