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Fine Arts at Eastern Illinois University

Charleston, IL · Public · Bachelor's Degree · Fine and Studio Arts
27 /100
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition
27
Optimistic
27
Base Case
23
Pessimistic
Earnings $26,213/yr (3% vs median)
AI Risk Moderate (36% exposed)
Job Market Very Large (118,400 openings/yr)
ROI 8.3x earnings multiple (7.0x out-of-state)
Ranked #249 of 385 Fine and Studio Arts programs

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 $441K $445K $423K
Earnings Multiple (In-State) 8.2x 8.3x 7.9x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State) 6.9x 7.0x 6.7x
Probability of Field Employment 41% 37% 31%
DegreeOutlook Score 27 27 23

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)
$53,612
Out-of-state: $63,516 (7.0x ROI)
4-Year Net Price (After Aid)
$56,372
-5% less than sticker · See by income
Median Debt at Graduation
$23,725
10.9 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$34,631
32% growth from Year 1

About Eastern Illinois University

Eastern Illinois University's 68% acceptance rate reflects moderate selectivity, a compact campus enrolling 4,398 students in Charleston, IL.

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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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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 Eastern Illinois University

Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians ($58,817) Finance and Financial Management Services ($51,370) Accounting and Related Services ($48,070) Marketing ($46,844) Special Education and Teaching ($43,955) Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods ($42,500) Computer and Information Sciences, General ($42,284) Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods ($41,582)

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does Eastern Illinois University's Fine Arts program score?
This program scores 27/100 — 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. See full methodology →