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Fine and Studio Arts at Framingham State University

Framingham, MA · Public · Bachelor's Degree
33 /100
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition
33
Optimistic
33
Base Case
28
Pessimistic
Earnings $28,843/yr (14% vs median)
AI Risk Moderate (36% exposed)
Job Market Very Large (118,400 openings/yr)
ROI 9.3x earnings multiple (6.1x out-of-state)
Ranked #116 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 $426K $432K $412K
Earnings Multiple (In-State) 9.2x 9.3x 8.9x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State) 6.0x 6.1x 5.8x
Probability of Field Employment 41% 37% 31%
DegreeOutlook Score 33 33 28

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)
$46,520
Out-of-state: $70,840 (6.1x ROI)
4-Year Net Price (After Aid)
$66,792
-44% less than sticker · See by income
Median Debt at Graduation
$24,960
10.4 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (4 Year)
$39,989
39% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

First-year earnings of $28,843 at Framingham State University come in 14% above the national median of $25,391 for Fine and Studio Arts programs.

At 9.3x the cost of in-state tuition, the ten-year earnings outlook represents a strong return. Not exceptional, but meaningfully positive.

AI risk is moderate — 36% task exposure — and the 3% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook.

The $24,960 debt-to-$28,843 income ratio translates to about 10 months of earnings. Standard loan terms should handle this comfortably.

Ranked #116 out of 385 programs, Framingham State University's Fine and Studio Arts offering sits in the upper half but doesn't break into the top tier.

About Framingham State University

Framingham State University accepts 85% of applicants — an open-access institution by design, a compact campus enrolling 2,556 students in Framingham, MA.

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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 and Studio 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 Framingham State University

Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing ($95,426) Computer and Information Sciences, General ($63,538) Management Information Systems and Services ($54,918) Finance and Financial Management Services ($52,512) Business/Commerce, General ($50,775) Accounting and Related Services ($49,830) Biology, General ($42,472) Foods, Nutrition, and Related Services ($41,932)

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does Framingham State University's Fine and Studio Arts program score?
This program scores 33/100 — 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 →