Fine Arts at Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus
Indiana, PA · Public · Bachelor's Degree · Fine and Studio Arts
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition
35
Optimistic
34
Base Case
31
Pessimistic
Earnings
$25,694/yr (1% vs median)
AI Risk
Moderate (36% exposed)
Job Market
Very Large (118,400 openings/yr)
ROI
11.6x earnings multiple (8.1x 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 | $532K | $529K | $491K |
| Earnings Multiple (In-State) | 11.7x | 11.6x | 10.8x |
| Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State) | 8.2x | 8.1x | 7.5x |
| Probability of Field Employment | 41% | 37% | 31% |
| DegreeOutlook Score | 35 | 34 | 31 |
10-Year Earnings Projection
*Year 1 uses actual reported earnings. Scenarios diverge as AI impact compounds over time.
4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)
$45,520
Out-of-state: $65,188 (8.1x ROI)
Median Debt at Graduation
$25,141
11.7 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$48,975
91% growth from Year 1
About Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus
Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus accepts 91% of applicants — an open-access institution by design, serving 6,893 students in Indiana, PA.
See all programs and financial aid at Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus →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 Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus's Fine Arts program score?
This program scores 34/100 — 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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