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Visual and Performing Arts, Other at Clemson University

Clemson, SC · Public · Bachelor's Degree

DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $24,229/yr (-2% vs median)

AI Risk High (44% exposed)

Job Market Small (9,000 openings/yr)

ROI 6.7x earnings multiple (2.6x out-of-state)

Ranked #5 of 8 Visual and Performing Arts, Other programs

How AI Changes the Outlook

Three scenarios based on how aggressively AI disrupts the career paths available to Visual and Performing Arts, Other graduates.

	Optimistic No Disruption	Base Case Gradual AI	Pessimistic Aggressive AI
10-Year Earnings	$405K	$414K	$399K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	6.5x	6.7x	6.4x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	2.6x	2.6x	2.5x
Probability of Field Employment	41%	36%	28%
DegreeOutlook Score	19	19	15

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$62,216

Out-of-state: $157,992 (2.6x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$88,448

-42% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$22,250

11.0 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (4 Year)

$41,676

72% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

First-year earnings of $24,229 track close to the $24,833 national median for Visual and Performing Arts, Other programs. This is a middle-of-the-road outcome on salary alone.

At 6.7x the cost of in-state tuition, the ten-year earnings outlook represents a strong return. Not exceptional, but meaningfully positive.

AI risk is moderate — 44% task exposure — and the 1% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook.

The $22,250 debt-to-$24,229 income ratio translates to about 11 months of earnings. Standard loan terms should handle this comfortably.

With only 8 programs offering Visual and Performing Arts, Other nationally, this is a niche field. Clemson University ranks #5 among them.

About Clemson University

Clemson University admits 38% of applicants, placing it among selective institutions, serving a student body of 22,778 in Clemson, SC.

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Top Career Paths

Art, drama, and music teachers, postsecondary $80,190/yr

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does Clemson University's Visual and Performing Arts, Other program score?

This program scores 19/100 — on the lower end for Visual and Performing Arts, Other. Prospective students should carefully weigh costs against likely earnings.

How vulnerable is Visual and Performing Arts, Other to AI automation?

AI won't 'replace' Visual and Performing Arts, Other careers outright, but it is likely to reduce the number of job openings. We model 44% task exposure, which compresses field employment probability in our scenarios.

Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research. See full methodology →