Fine Arts at Indiana University-Bloomington
Bloomington, IN · Public · Bachelor's Degree · Fine and Studio Arts
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition
33
Optimistic
33
Base Case
28
Pessimistic
Earnings
$29,344/yr (16% vs median)
AI Risk
Moderate (36% exposed)
Job Market
Very Large (118,400 openings/yr)
ROI
10.2x earnings multiple (3.0x 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 | $480K | $481K | $452K |
| Earnings Multiple (In-State) | 10.2x | 10.2x | 9.6x |
| Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State) | 3.0x | 3.0x | 2.8x |
| 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)
$47,160
Out-of-state: $161,928 (3.0x ROI)
Median Debt at Graduation
$18,302
7.5 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$42,578
45% growth from Year 1
About Indiana University-Bloomington
A 80% acceptance rate means Indiana University-Bloomington is accessible to most applicants, 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
Special effects artists and animators
$99,800/yr
Art, drama, and music teachers, postsecondary
$80,190/yr
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the DegreeOutlook Score for Fine Arts at Indiana University-Bloomington?
A score of 33/100 indicates below-average financial outcomes for Fine Arts. Earnings, ROI, or AI risk factors are pulling the score down.
Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research.
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