Design at Indiana University-Bloomington
Bloomington, IN · Public · Bachelor's Degree · Design and Applied Arts
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition
32
Optimistic
31
Base Case
40
Pessimistic
Earnings
$26,421/yr (-22% vs median)
AI Risk
High (38% exposed)
Job Market
Very Large (101,000 openings/yr)
ROI
11.7x earnings multiple (3.4x out-of-state)
How AI Changes the Outlook
Three scenarios based on how aggressively AI disrupts the career paths available to Design graduates.
| Optimistic No Disruption |
Base Case Gradual AI |
Pessimistic Aggressive AI |
|
|---|---|---|---|
| 10-Year Earnings | $559K | $554K | $518K |
| Earnings Multiple (In-State) | 11.9x | 11.7x | 11.0x |
| Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State) | 3.5x | 3.4x | 3.2x |
| Probability of Field Employment | 63% | 57% | 46% |
| DegreeOutlook Score | 32 | 31 | 40 |
10-Year Earnings Projection
*Year 1 uses actual reported earnings. Scenarios diverge as AI impact compounds over time.
4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)
$47,160
Out-of-state: $161,928 (3.4x ROI)
Median Debt at Graduation
$20,500
9.3 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$49,921
89% growth from Year 1
About Indiana University-Bloomington
With 80% of applicants admitted, Indiana University-Bloomington prioritizes broad access, with 36,571 students enrolled in Bloomington, IN.
See all programs and financial aid at Indiana University-Bloomington →Top Career Paths
Art directors
$111,040/yr
Architecture teachers, postsecondary
$101,480/yr
Special effects artists and animators
$99,800/yr
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Frequently Asked Questions
How does Indiana University-Bloomington's Design program score?
This program scores 31/100 — on the lower end for Design. Prospective students should carefully weigh costs against likely earnings.
How vulnerable is Design to AI automation?
AI won't 'replace' Design careers outright, but it is likely to reduce the number of job openings. We model 38% task exposure, which compresses field employment probability in our scenarios.
Why are Design earnings lower at Indiana University-Bloomington?
Lower starting pay at Indiana University-Bloomington may reflect local labor market conditions rather than program quality. Many graduates see convergence with national averages within 3-5 years.
Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research.
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