Fine Arts at Frostburg State University
Frostburg, MD · Public · Bachelor's Degree · Fine and Studio Arts
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition
26
Optimistic
26
Base Case
23
Pessimistic
Earnings
$24,649/yr (-3% vs median)
AI Risk
Moderate (36% exposed)
Job Market
Very Large (118,400 openings/yr)
ROI
10.6x earnings multiple (4.2x 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 | $415K | $422K | $404K |
| Earnings Multiple (In-State) | 10.4x | 10.6x | 10.1x |
| Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State) | 4.1x | 4.2x | 4.0x |
| Probability of Field Employment | 41% | 37% | 31% |
| DegreeOutlook Score | 26 | 26 | 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)
$39,992
Out-of-state: $100,720 (4.2x ROI)
Median Debt at Graduation
$22,934
11.2 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$29,461
20% growth from Year 1
About Frostburg State University
Frostburg State University accepts 89% of applicants — an open-access institution by design, a compact campus enrolling 2,849 students in Frostburg, MD.
See all programs and financial aid at Frostburg State University →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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Frequently Asked Questions
How does Frostburg State University's Fine Arts program score?
This program scores 26/100 — 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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